Month: January 2020

Today, Eko spoke about the meaning of letters and practice, according to Dogen’s Tenzokyokun. First she reads the original, then Myogen reads the English text, after that Eko explains in Japanese. Original Japanese text can be found here: antaiji.org/archives/jap/ten.shtml Myogen reads the English translation by Leigthon/Okumura. Different versions on the Internet: Instructions for the Cook … Read more

Today, Takahashi spoke about the famous episode when Dogen met a Chinese cook on the ship, after arriving in China. First he reads the original, then Myogen reads the English text, after that Takahashi explains in Japanese. Original Japanese text can be found here: antaiji.org/archives/jap/ten.shtml Myogen reads the English translation by Leigthon/Okumura. Different versions on … Read more