Summary: Episode Description: On the second full day of sesshin (also a public Dharma talk), Kaz Sensei probes the elusive Buddhological question: how should we interpret Buddha's claim that all being awakened simultaneously with him? Was it just a mystic perception? Was everyone illuminated but just didn't notice? Does "simultaneous" mean that it can show up anytime, even this week as we celebrate Shakyamuni's enlightenment? Kaz offers several fascinating tidbits of etymology regarding "Prajna Paramita," tidbits that shed light directly on this question of awakening-together.? Enkyo Roshi expounds several Buddhist tales about the nature and location of this Prajna Paramita. In the Lotus Sutra, the leader of a treasure hunt conjures a brief, refreshing city to encourage her weary pilgrims; Enkyo says our thirst for self-improvement, awakening experiences, "wisdom beyond wisdom," is ultimately just such an encouraging mirage. It's a skillful means so that we might recognize our true world, true life, and true mission -- in our daily life that is interconnected with everything that has ever been. The wisdom we seek is not a thing -- a single experience -- not only the beautiful; not only the fragrant -- but is boundless, and empty of any descriptor. For Teacher BIOs, please visit Part 1. To access the entire series, please click on the link below: Rohatsu Sesshin Series: All 6 Parts
