Amie Diller: Spring Practice Period 2023: Sesshin Day 4 Dharma Talk With Amie Diller

Sensei Amie delves into themes of mindfulness, meditation, and embracing life’s ordinary activities with a harmonious attitude. They reflect on the cyclical nature of experience, comparing it to the changing seasons. The layman Pang offers a verse describing his daily life as harmonious and ordinary, not grasping or rejecting anything. The emphasis is on acceptance, radical openness, and approaching challenges without conflict. Amie also touches on the importance of trust and intention in practice, exploring different translations of layman Pang’s verse. The idea of harmony with daily activities, letting go of obstacles, and finding interconnectedness with all experiences emerges as a key message. The dialogue concludes with a reflection on living in the present moment, embracing impermanence, and cherishing each experience as an opportunity for growth and transformation. Day 3 dharma talk by Kathie Fischer was published on April 24, 2023 as episode #2120 titled: Reflecting on the Way of Ling Zhao and her Mother.