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Terms In The Audio:
Zero: The fundamental teaching of the late Zen master Joshu Sasaki: “As the Buddha taught, zero inevitably splits into mutually opposing activities which inevitably disappear into zero.”
Reconciling Zero: The investigation of Zero in the pursuit of Effective Zen.
Effective Zen: The one path on Zen Mountain that gives any one individual the best chance of reaching the peak (realizing non-duality).
Zen Mountain: The collection of all possible Zen paths.
Buddhism: The set of spiritual activities where the highest good is the realization of non-duality.
Highest Good: That which exists for its own sake (there is nothing greater).
The Realization of Non-Duality: The complete understanding of a self inseparable from circumstance – where complete understanding implies manifestation.
Zero-Buddhism:
The preconditions necessary for Buddhism to arise, namely:
An enlightened teacher.
A clear picture of a path.
An understanding of the obstacles expected along this path.
The Four Characteristics of an Enlightened Teacher
The teacher has achieved the end goal.
The teacher understands the end goal in a wider Buddhist context.
The teacher knows a path (or practice) needed to reach the end goal.
The teacher walks the path.
The Three Characteristics For Evaluating Enlightenment
Demeanor
Engagement
Understanding
The Question For Next Week: What Makes an Effective Teacher?
How Does One Recognize An Enlightened Teacher?