Dharma Talk: "Sun-faced Buddha, Moon-faced Buddha" with Valerie Forstman
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Dharma Talk: "Sun-faced Buddha, Moon-faced Buddha" with Valerie Forstman
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This talk begins with the question of how to embody the freedom and ease of Zen's empty hands while being fully attuned to the cries of the world – including the cries of our own hearts.
As a prelude to a koan, the talk turns to the great lay disciple of the Buddha, Vimalakirti, who lies ill and says, "I am sick because the whole world is sick." What wholeness has Vimalakirti seen that allows him to say this? Case 3 of the Hekiganroku or Blue Cliff Record offers a response. About to die, Master Baso (Mazu) gives a final teaching that continues to resound.
Recorded on January 29th, 2026
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