2024June2 D1 Creating Meaning, Life After Life

Although there are sesshin teishos for March, April, and May that have not yet been uploaded, this teisho and the one given the following day were specifically requested to be uploaded right away. Creating meaning begins in infancy and results in assumptions about ourselves and the world: Is it safe? Are we worthy? These assumptions keep us imprisoned as they create a self-image and way of working in the world that will impact our Zen practice. It is important to be aware of this and work to clarify our views, the proccess of becoming awakened to the true nature of reality. Especially if these assumptions are negative they will come up in our meditation practice, potentially hobbling our practice unless we work carefuly and wisely with them, possibly even with the help of a therapist who understands the nature of Zen practice.