The past year was full of surprises; I felt like a lot of things worked out for me, for which I will always be thankful; we saw a decrease in COVID cases; and I was able to coach myself and others in creating a safe space where I could go deeply and begin to discover and explore my talents, improve my skills, and, finally, take care of myself.
It was a year in which I was inspired by many people, learned and developed, and was able to flourish and become a leader in my life. It was not easy for me to achieve those things, but sometimes a difficult task is what keeps me alive. The Zen stories also played a significant role, and I would like to share one Zen story that completely explains the wordless transmission
The lotus blossom that was displayed during the sermon is still connected to Buddhism and is renowned for its exquisite beauty.
It was a year in which I was inspired by many people, learned and developed, and was able to flourish and become a leader in my life. It was not easy for me to achieve those things, but sometimes a difficult task is what keeps me alive. The Zen stories also played a significant role, and I would like to share one Zen story that completely explains the wordless transmission.
The lotus blossom that was displayed during the sermon is still connected to Buddhism and is renowned for its exquisite beauty.
It is said that Buddha was transmitting his wisdom to Mahakasyapa through a subtle Dharma Gate that needs no forms or language but is a special energy transmission and a lesson that we can learn from the flower, besides the hope of peace and beauty arising out of suffering (mud and muck); flowers embody both form and the formless at once. We all know that the lotus symbolizes great beauty, but it is also unique in that it requires thick mud and muck in which to extend its roots so that it can grow and eventually yield flowers.
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