antaiji 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
From our mountain fields, millet harvested for our meal, From our garden, plain yellow leeks; Whether you eat from what there is to eat is up to you, And if you choose not to eat thereof, feel free to go where you will. I pray that, on reflection, each of you, my companions on the … Read more
From our mountain fields, millet harvested for our meal, From our garden, plain yellow leeks; Whether you eat from what there is to eat is up to you, And if you choose not to eat thereof, feel free to go where you will. I pray that, on reflection, each of you, my companions on the … Read more