I really appreciate your explanation of the position of shikantaza as a practice with respect to contemplation...whether that is koen or other sacred scripture where words are a particular gateway to that which "transcends the murmur of syllable and sound" ibalso find resting in the hara or the heart which might seem at first to be an object of attention allows for me a greater energy for awake/alert while softening effort. Thank you both for this.
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I really appreciate your explanation of the position of shikantaza as a practice with respect to contemplation...whether that is koen or other sacred scripture where words are a particular gateway to that which "transcends the murmur of syllable and sound" ibalso find resting in the hara or the heart which might seem at first to be an object of attention allows for me a greater energy for awake/alert while softening effort. Thank you both for this.
Stephen,,,I have a few thoughts on this when we get a chance to discuss,,,,Sampai,,,,Joen
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