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How Can We Carry the Jewel Close to Our Heart?

Turning the light around

How Can We Carry the Jewel Close to Our Heart?

If you are not clear about this, turn the light around to illuminate, and then you'll know with great relief that the luminous jewel is what you are.

Dogen’s Instruction for Householder Zen Training

Dogen’s Instruction for Householder Zen Training

(Eihei kōroku V8.14) Translated with introduction and notes by Dōshō Port Introduction Because this Dōgen dharma discourse (hōgo) was written for householders, includes examples of awakened householders, and offers instructions for householders, I've long been curious about it. After all, 99% or so of those engaged in

Do Not Get Close To Such People (EK8.14.7)

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Do Not Get Close To Such People (EK8.14.7)

Noble Ones, Do You Not Trust This Yet?(EK 8.14.6)

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Noble Ones, Do You Not Trust This Yet?(EK 8.14.6)

Householders With the Power to Polish the Bright Mirror (EK 8.14.4)

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Householders With the Power to Polish the Bright Mirror (EK 8.14.4)

The Difficulties of Being a Zen Student (EK V8.14.3)

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The Difficulties of Being a Zen Student (EK V8.14.3)

Wandering Destitute into a Demon Pit (EK V8.14.2)

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Wandering Destitute into a Demon Pit (EK V8.14.2)

The Central Importance of Inquiring of a Teacher (EK V14.8.1)

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The Central Importance of Inquiring of a Teacher (EK V14.8.1)

The Lotus Flowers In This Pond Are So Fragrant (EK V8.14.9)

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The Lotus Flowers In This Pond Are So Fragrant (EK V8.14.9)

Round and Smooth Like a Pearl (EK V8.14.8)

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Round and Smooth Like a Pearl (EK V8.14.8)

Dōgen: Find a Good Teacher, Ask For a Koan, Break Through (EK V8.14.5)

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Dōgen: Find a Good Teacher, Ask For a Koan, Break Through (EK V8.14.5)