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I gave this talk on August 20, 2026, during our Full Moon Zen summer sesshin. A recording follows the text.
A monk asked Tung-shan, “When cold and heat come, how can we avoid them?”
Tung-shan said, “Why not go where there is no cold or heat?”
The monk said, “Where is the place where there is no cold or heat?”
I gave this talk on August 18, 2026, during our Full Moon Zen summer sesshin. A recording follows the text.
This is Case 7 in The Gateless Gate:
A monk asked Chao-chou, “I have just entered the monastery. Please teach me.”
Chao-chou said, “Have you eaten your rice gruel?”
The monk said, “Yes, I ha...