Thinking, Not Thinking, Non-Thinking Part 1

Talk on Zen Koan of "Thinking, Not Thinking and Non-Thinking": Examines misconceptions regarding the role of thinking in meditation from the Soto Zen perspective of Eihei Dogen and questions "quietist" assumptions with contemporary interpretations & implications for practice.

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Once again, thank you 🙏 As you commented last evening, yes, I am (trying) to ramp up my understanding. Thanks to you and your teachings, I think I'm on the right path....one step followed by another as they say...

Thank you for this talk . A lot of new ideas for me about thinking , not thinking and non thinking . Thank you for sharing 🙏

I think I need to repeat this lesson a few times. Is this anything like the natural acceptance of the present moment that animals do naturally? Thanks

I will listen to this one repeatedly. Enjoyed it very much. Very clear.

Thank you 🙏

Short and clear.

Thank you for the pointers to better understanding this koan.

This talk was very helpful. It answered some questions that I've been struggling with. Thank you. 🙏🏾

Hate to say it .......... Got me thinking!
Grateful, Thank you 🙏🙏

Very insightful talk
Namaste

Presence as nonthinking, this was a very helpful clarification for my practice. Thank you. I was able to relax the grasping to push thoughts away. Very grateful

I am 11 months into the exploration of my enlightenment. Meditation has changed my life in dramatic ways and it continues to evolve in it's meaning to me on a daily basis. I hope to cultivate inner peace for the rest of my life. This app is a life saving tool in many ways. Namaste 🙏❣️