Buddhist Books Podcast: Zen Buddhism · Edward Reib
Buddhist Books: Zen Buddhism - Part 14
·1 hr·5 clips
The host reads Layman Toba's verse: 'The voices of the river valley are the Buddha's wide and long tongue; the form of the mountains is his pure body.'
As heard by us
A patient Zen reading that favors curiosity over polish.
Buddhist Books Podcast opens Shobo Genzo as a lecture reading, then keeps stopping for explanations and side notes, with a few quick clarifications on unfamiliar wording. The result feels immediate and observant rather than fully polished.
Why you'd press play
For when you want Zen teaching with side notes, pauses, and honest confusion.
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