Kathie Fischer: SESSHIN: The Diamond Sutra (Part 5 of 6)




Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast show

Summary: “The Diamond Sutra is bird song from 2000 years ago,” says Sensei Sokaku Kathie Fischer. In her talk, Sensei Fischer tells of the widespread influence of the sutra, citing the work of Zen Master Dogen, koans, the rise of the sudden enlightenment school in China, and the bodhisattva ideal, as well as the notion of upaya. Her talk is a reminder that practice freshens and enlivens us, and that it is a practice of loving-kindness.<br> <br> For Series description, please visit <a title="Part 1" href="https://www.upaya.org/2019/11/palevsky-sesshin-diamond-sutra-1-6/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Part 1</a>.<br> To access the entire series, please click on the link below:<br> <a title="Upaya Podcast Series: Fall Practice Period 2019 The Diamond Sutra" href="https://www.upaya.org/2019/11/palevsky-fischer-palma-fpp-diamond-sutra/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upaya Podcast Series: Fall Practice Period 2019 The Diamond Sutra</a><br>