Posts tagged ‘tantien’

Jan 15 05

I am Going to Cry on Tuesday

by

Talk given at the 49-day Ceremony for Zen Master Seung Sahn

Some people say that monks and nuns should not cry. I am a nun, but I am a human being, and I am crying because I miss Zen Master Seung Sahn. I miss him in my bones. I will …

Read More...
Mar 1 95

Family Karma

by

Family Karma


From a talk at the Seoul International Zen Center

Question: Recently I saw a calligraphy of yours in the U.S. which said, “Freedom from family karma.” What does this mean? Why is this important?

Zen Master Seung Sahn: The basis of the family is emotion. Emotional connections make …

Read More...