Koan: "Two Monks Rolled Up The Bamboo (00:38)Koan: Two Monks Rolled Up The Bamboo Blinds. The monks gathered in the hall to hear the Great Hogen of Seiryo give teisho before the midday meal. Hogen pointed to the bamboo blinds. At this, two monks went to the blinds and rolled them up alike. Hogen said, "One has it, the other not."
Koan: "Seizei, A Poor Monk"... (00:37)A monk once said to Master Sozan, "I am poor and destitute. I beg you, oh Master, please help me and make me rich." Sozan said, "Venerable Seizei!" "Yes, Master," replied Seizei. Sozan remarked, "having tasted three cups of the best wine, do you still say your lips are not yet moistened?"
Koan: "Shakyamuni Holds Up A Flower (00:53)Long ago, when the World-Honored One was at Mount Grdhrakuta to give a talk, he held up a flower before the assemblage. At this, all remained silent. The Venerable Kasho alone broke into a smile. The World-Honored One said: "I have the all-pervading true Dharma, incomparable Nirvana, exquisite teaching of formless form. It does not rely on letters and is transmitted outside Scriptures. I now hand it to Maha Kasho."
The Voice of Power Disowned (05:48)A student shares an insight with Genpo Roshi and the rest of the participants of the 2011 Big Mind Spring Conference. To learn more about Genpo Roshi and Big Mind go to http://bigmind.org/
Genpo Roshi On Feeling Separate (11:03)http://www.bigmind.org/Home.html Genpo Roshi discusses the feeling of separation and it's role in the suffering we face in our life in a Thursday evening class.
Genpo Roshi On The Origin Of Big Mind (04:37)http://www.bigmind.org/Home.html Genpo Roshi discusses the dissatisfaction that brought about the Big Mind process in a Thursday evening class.
Genpo Roshi On Resistance From Family Members... (06:02)http://www.bigmind.org/Home.html Genpo Roshi discusses his experience with the resistance he met from his family upon entering Zen practice in a Thursday evening class in Salt Lake City.
Genpo Roshi On Loving And Needing (03:02)http://www.bigmind.org/Home.html Genpo Roshi discusses the relationship between loving and needing someone in a Thursday evening class..
Genpo Roshi On The Economy (02:17)http://www.bigmind.org/Home.html Genpo Roshi discusses the possible outcome of the current economy on the global consciousness.
Genpo Roshi On Integrating Insights (04:56)http://www.bigmind.org/Home.html Genpo Roshi discusses the process of integrating awakenings into life in a Thursday evening class.
Genpo Roshi On Freedom (01:01)http://www.bigmind.org/Home.html Genpo Roshi speaks to the voice of "the one who is free" in a Sunday morning class.
Genpo Roshi On Koan Practice (09:52)http://www.bigmind.org/Home.html Genpo Roshi discusses koan practice and empowering others in a Thursday evening class.
Genpo Roshi On Windows Of Opportunity (02:49)http://www.bigmind.org/Home.html Zen Master Genpo Roshi discusses closing windows of opportunity and how to appreciate the desire not to miss them.
Genpo Roshi On Choice (00:24)http://www.bigmind.org/Home.html Zen Master Genpo Roshi discusses choosing between being free and not being free.
Genpo Roshi On Being Free (01:21)http://www.bigmind.org/Home.html Genpo Roshi speaks to "The One Who is Free" in a Sunday class in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Genpo Roshi On Being Mindful (03:17)http://www.bigmind.org/Home.html Genpo Roshi discusses being mindful and unmindful and how to live with both.
Genpo Roshi on Preferences & Satisfaction... (06:40)Genpo Roshi makes a clarification on dissatisfaction & satisfaction and how it plays a role in our spiritual practice.
He also gives an explanation of the Zen Koan "The Perfect Way is not difficult, just avoid picking & choosing."
Genpo Roshi: Why Seek (01:51)Do you have a question you'd like answered by a zen master? Send it in, and Roshi might just answer. This time someone asks why we should seek.
Genpo Roshi: Talking (01:11)Do you have a question you'd like answered by a zen master? Send it in, and Roshi might just answer. This time someone asks what the benefit of talking is.
Genpo Roshi: The Skeptic (01:24)Do you have a question you'd like answered by a zen master? Send it in, and Roshi might just answer. This time someone asks Roshi to explain the Skeptic.
Genpo Roshi: Being Stuck in the Absolute (01:49)Do you have a question you'd like answered by a zen master? Send it in, and Roshi might just answer. This time someone asks if what it means to "be stuck in the absolute"
Ask Roshi: Big Mind and Mediation II (01:33)Do you have a question you'd like answered by a zen master? Send it in, and Roshi might just answer. This time someone asks if Big Mind is synonymous with meditation.
Ask Roshi: Anger (02:59)Do you have a question you'd like answered by a zen master? Send it in, and Roshi might just answer. This time someone asks how to deal with anger.
Ask Roshi: Big Mind and Meditation (09:31)Do you have a question you'd like answered by a zen master? Send it in, and Roshi might just answer. This time someone asks about Big Mind and "zazen"
Ask Roshi: Big Mind and Openings (03:13)Do you have a question you'd like answered by a zen master? Send it in, and Roshi might just answer. This time someone asks about how the Big Mind process is different than Kensho or Satori
Genpo Roshi: The Law of Attraction (02:26)Do you have a question you'd like answered by a zen master? Send it in, and Roshi might just answer. This time someone ask about zen and "The Law of Attraction"
Genpo Roshi: Loneliness (02:28)Do you have a question you'd like answered by a zen master? Send it in, and Roshi might just answer. This time someone ask about practice and loneliness
