Zen Community of Oregon Dharma Talks

← Zen Community of Oregon Dharma Talks21. Sept. · 31 Min.

Avoiding Foolish Ways - Hogen Roshi

Avoiding Foolish Ways - Hogen Roshi21. Sept.31 Min.

This talk by Hogen Roshi unpacks a traditional chant on "blessings" by redefining the word away from divine reward and toward human capacity. It centers on discernment — recognizing foolish paths to happiness versus wise ones — and treats association with wisdom as something actively built, not passively found.

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