Dharma Discourse by John Daido Loori, Roshi

The simple practice of zazen, when taken up sincerely and consistently, has the power to transform our lives. In this talk, Daido Roshi dispels some common misunderstandings about zazen and offers helpful guidance. From working through our baggage to truly letting go, he encourages us to surrender our ego trip and  trust the process.

The koan in this talk is “Nanyue Polishes a Tile,” Case 8 from the True Dharma Eye. It was given at ZMM on May 26, 2007.