The Zen Studies Podcast

333 - Buddha Is Like an Old-Growth Tree: Practice as Human Maturation

June 16 · 33 min · Episode 333 · 24.6 MB
0:00-33:23

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Sometimes it's difficult to relate to the goal of "awakening" or "enlightenment." Especially if we've gained a hard-won sense of peace with ourselves and our lives, it can seem counterproductive to dwell on some experience or understanding we don't yet have and then drive ourselves to achieve it. I want to share an alternative way to frame your practice that might kindle your Bodhicitta in a different way.