Zen Master Bodhidharma's Wall: Sitting Still, Still Running

Based on the legend of Bodhidharma, the first ancestor of Zen in China who sat in meditation facing a wall for nine years, this track supports shikantaza "just sitting" by addressing resistance to steady depth practice. The talk is supplemented with a brief period of silent practice that the practitioner is encouraged to expand on independently.

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Thank you Seiso. I am so grateful for your teachings which give me such important insiĝts into practice. 🙏

Beautiful teaching and reminder to just sit, to just practice. Our meditation group here in Raleigh is called JUST SIT Raleigh. I also loved your suggestion abut not trying to “get” certain experiences or shopping for the right “fit”. So many helpful reminders. Bows

Thank you for this dhamma talk. It changed the way I sit in zazen for the better. Your wisdom was clear, concise, and encouraging. I would love to be your virtual student. May you be well, and with deep gratitude, I extend my sincere thanks to you for this talk. I will be following you on here.

Your talks are always so illuminating and helpful. I have so often wondered about my practice; whether I'm doing it correctly, long enough, paying close enough attention, being mindful enough etc. I'm finding the simplicity of shikantaza as you describe it most useful. Thank you.

Perfect instruction as usual. Appreciate your teaching and reminders. 🙏