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Teachings of Zen Master Linji (Japanese)
Zen master Linji (Japanese name: Rinzai) lived and taught in China in the ninth century. He saw many monks studying, but making little or no progress on the path of healing and transformation. Therefore, his style of teaching was very direct and pragmatic. Although he knew the teachings of the Buddha very well, he saw that many monks gathered far too much knowledge, without taking the time to digest and put these teachings into practice.
Master Linji's goal was to help us stop looking outside ourselves and realize that everything we are looking for can be found in the present moment. Buddha, enlightenment, peace and happiness can only be found here and now. His teachings are a great and precious gift; a bitter and effective medicine to heal us.
This Sunday evening we will look at some passages from Master Linji's teachings.
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