Zen Master Hakuin's Retreat Mountain ~ with Julian Daizan Skinner

Daizan introduces Iwataki-san, a mountain in central Japan on which Zen Master Hakuin, spent 2 years in solitary retreat.
On the 3rd anniversary of our teacher, Shinzan Roshi's death, Daizan recounts both Hakuin's own memory of his time on the mountain, and his own previous experiences of visiting there with Shinzan.
Daizan talks about the importance of balancing your practice by attending both formal, group retreats (which are at the yang end of the spectrum) as well as making time for informal, more spontaneous, solitary retreats of the type Hakuin engaged in while on this mountain (which are more yin).
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Zenways promotes and encourages activities and practices that enhance human wellbeing, balance and awakening (satori or kensho - the enlightenment of Zen) in the many different situations we find ourselves in. Over many years of strict training, in Japan and the west, Julian Daizan Skinner received dharma transmission and permission to teach in both the Rinzai and Soto lineages of Zen. He now teaches at the Yugagyo Dojo in London, UK. May these recordings help you and those around you to find and realise the truth.
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[@lorivessali328]

Thank you so much Daizan Roshi. This is exactly what I needed to contemplate currently in my practice. Lovely also to see you there and share the journey. With much thanks to you, Shinzan Roshi, Haquin Roshi and others. 🙏

[@Zenways_zen]

Thank you so much, Lori 🙏

[@TheJunebuglove]

Beautiful video, Daizan. Wishing you safe travels.

[@Zenways_zen]

Thank you, I appreciate it 🙏

[@Zen_Not_Zen]

Gassho . How wonderful ! Thank you Julian Daizan , it must be so recharging to return to Shinzan Roshi's mountain retreat, and again sit on the rock. "Hakuin is my Dad"

[@Zenways_zen]

It really is. One of my favourite places 🙏

[@NikaBoyce]

Thank you for sharing this. I have heard so many teishos re: Hakuin - it is a pleasure to see this as it localizes or animates the lovely context of his lived experience.

[@Zenways_zen]

You're very welcome, Nika 🙏

[@michaelcarter5049]

Wonderful information thanks

[@Zenways_zen]

You're very welcome, Michael 🙏

[@Vince-ml9gw]

🙏 And greetings to you Daizan Roshi, from Bigfork, Montana. Much gratitude and thanks. 🙏

[@Zenways_zen]

Thank you so much, Vince 🙏