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Podcast: Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast
Episode: Joshu Investigates an Old Woman
Description: This Dharma talk and discussion was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. Â Rinsen Sensei discusses the physicality of sitting zazen and it's importance to our practice before diving into case 31 of the Gateless Gate. Â "Joshu Investigates an Old Woman" tells of Master Joshu's encounter with an old lady selling cakes at the side of the road. Â But this is no ordinary woman. Â What did Joshu see? Â Rinsen discusses the difference between koan study and koan introspection as tools in examining these seemingly opaque tales. If you would like...