Training vs Learning and Being Wild

by | Oct 20, 2009 | Uncategorized, Zen

In these videos Doen Sensei emphasizes that our practice is based in training rather than learning, and discusses the difference between the two.  Training to be able to do something is different than just thinking about something.  Training involves more than intellectual understanding.  It also requires will, persistence, action, and guts.
Sensei also discusses happiness, being in the moment, and being wild.
Part 1 of 2
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6ei2iw6-T8
Part 2 of 2
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tizvDAI56SE

The Value of Not Knowing

by | Jun 20, 2009 | Uncategorized, Zen

Daniel Doen Silberberg Sensei talks about the first two Koans of the Blue Cliff Record and the ability to not know, as opposed to thinking that you know things. Knowing restricts you; not knowing is an open field.
1 of 2
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYVixd2Okk4
2 of 2
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA4HNz_4aVY

Online Collaboration, Zen, Personal Development

by | Apr 23, 2009 | Uncategorized, Zen

Daniel Doen Silberberg Sensei talks about how collaboration in the practice is like collaboration of music. Zen practice will look different in the West than it did in Japan- that will take time, but Lost Coin can contribute by being a creative mix and influence.
Part 1
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2anxXwQBaXo
Part 2
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN-N3kmPF80