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Master Gudo Nishijima has been practicing Buddhism for more than sixty years.
He was a student of Master Kodo Sawaki, an itinerant priest famous
for his efforts to restore Zazen to its rightful place at the center
of Buddhism. Master Nishijima was ordained as a priest by the
late Master Rempo Niwa, formerly head of the Soto Sect,
and has written many books on Buddhism
in both Japanese and in English.
For over twenty years, he has been
giving instructions on Zazen and lectures in English.
See here for details. |
posted by Al | 2:22 AM
2 Comments:
Dear Mr Albert Coleman San,
My answers are as follows.
Gudo Wafu Nishijima
(Albert Coleman San) If it is said that the Buddha attained enlightenment while following his breath, why are we discouraged in Soto Zen from doing so? This has always puzzled me and I'd lke a little more insight.
(Gudo) Even though some people insist such a story, but the contents of such a old stories are not always true. Therefore I studied Gautama Buddha's teachings by only relying on Master Dogen's thoughts, and Master Dogen has got the true meaning of Gautama Buddha's thoughts by practicing Zazen, and so I follow Master Dogen's thoughts to practice Zazen solely.
Gudo Wafu Nishijima
Thank You for your reply Nishijima Sensei.
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