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January 12, 2018

The Buddha Did Not Understand

January 12, 2018/ Jason Quinn
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The Buddha and eminent teachers originally don't understand. 
I also don't understand.  
Only spring comes and peach flowers turn pink. 
Clear wind blowing from the mountain.

By Zen Master Yong Sahn

January 12, 2018/ Jason Quinn/ Comment
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Empty Gate Zen Center

Empty Gate Zen Center provides Zen meditation instruction in Berkeley, Santa Clara, and Boise within a kind and supportive environment. We offer a daily practice schedule and regular monthly retreats, as well as Dharma talks, private interviews and kong-an practice with our guiding teacher, Zen Master Bon Soeng (Jeff Kitzes). All of our programs are open to everyone, regardless of previous experience or background.

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Seeing Your Own Mind: Zen Master Bon Soeng talks about how the forms of our practice help us see our own mind. We have Dharma talks every Wednesday evening at the Empty Gate Zen Center in Berkeley. 


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