10
Oct
if god is inside each one of us, what does one request in Zen? In Zen, is there a higher being? (It is what is said as in the first interview on zen Buddhism of Arnaud Desjardins with Maître Deshimaru)
01
Apr
Is there a relation between Zen and psychosis?
Is there a relation between Zen and psychosis?
27
Aug
Nervousness in various circumstances
I sometimes feel very nervous in front of an unexpected situation. Today, for instance, I got almost locked in the bathrooms and felt anxious and nervous. Can zen help me in such situations? How can I fight and avoid them?
01
Apr
Do you think that Soto Zen Meditation produces specific mind patterns?
Do you think that Soto Zen Meditation produces specific mind patterns?If so, assuming we can see these patterns with modern equipment anddisplay them to users, couldn't we speed the process of meditation results?People could learn from direct experience via a computer interface.Its just something I'm working on and would appreciate insights. ...
14
Dec
The absolute mastery.
Harmony soul-brother, I don’t know if I am very spiritually advanced, and I don’t mind in fact but what I know it is that I did not have any choice! Because I did not choose to reappear in a Corsican envelope of Man, Virgo star sign with Virgo ascendant with a dominant Mars, who is not afraid to be constantly Pure and Rightful, in an impure ...
26
Oct
In what way is the Zen taught by Master Deshimaru different from the Soto Zen?
In what way is the Zen taught by Master Deshimaru different from the Soto Zen? Isn’t the gasoline of all this shikantaza?
05
May
Does meditation lead to an euphoria which can be compared to psychosis?
I’m surprised that you don’t answer to my last question, Master. I thought it had a meaning. I write it again, maybe it wasn’t clear: How to distinguish the most brilliant state where leads us the meditation from the frenzy? Does the meditation lead you also towards an euphoria comparable to the psychosis? Please excuse me, I didn’t ...
01
Apr
Poem
Dear Master Kosen,After the sesshin of Barcelona last april, I did some poems (in catalán, my mother tongue). Let me dedicate one of them to you. (translation follows)A hug.Xavier.Si m'assec em mocCom els roures quan fullegen:Les branques verdegenI tot creix a poc a poc;Fins i tot hi alena el roc.If I sit I move As the oaks when they turn their...
12
Nov
I like to speak with different people of different sanghas...
Hello, Thank you for your answer to my question about spiritual pride. I have just read your answer on the legitimacy of your line compared to the one of the Sotoshu. I only took part in one sesshin with you. That day, I realized that Roland was the one who I wanted to continue this particular relation with, woven starting from ordination. ...
01
Apr
True Zen or not true Zen - isn't it a moquery ?
True Zen or not true Zen - isn't it a moquery ? How can You use this "true zen" complications? Isn't your true mind finds the difference between true'n false? Or not.
24
Apr
The western culture is not compatible with the Zen philosophy.
The western culture is not compatible with the Zen philosophy because we inculcate us to plan the future and besides, today, materialism is acceptable. How to change really in these conditions? In other words, it is not an illusion to think one can practice zazen correctly in these conditions?Answer: I do not think, I practise
27
Jun
Change our defects.
By means of a person that we love more than anything in the world, can we change our defects, or else put them aside at maximum?
25
Jun
Avoid bringing suffering to others
I write you after having read a question about smoking in the dining room and dormitories.You've been quite clear about the fact that this does not bother you, that you didn't smoke any longer, but that led me to think about the consequences of smoking on other people. Besides smell or smoke, it is scientifically demonstrated that ...
24
Feb
Who forgets about death?
In a previous question someone asked, "Could you enlighten me on the question of death?" You answered, "Zazen practice is to be in the unborn and the non-death. You will live eternally if you forget aboutdeath!" Please tell me. Who lives eternally? Who forgets about death?Who were you before you were born? Who forgot about death before their ...
01
Apr
Are there more lineages in Zen?
Dear Kosan Sensei, I would like to know what differences are there from Deshimaru lineage and Sanbo-Kyodan? Are there more lineages in Zen? What are the differences between one other? Thank you
01
Apr
How many years is an Kalpa?
How many years is an Kalpa?
01
Apr
if one asked you to purify one's sins?
Does the Master remember the Dojo of Cuba? Why doesn't he come or doesn't he send a pillar? If anybody, discouraged, came to see you to request you to purify him of his sins, What you would do?
26
Dec
In each person there is some good.
All last week was very mystical for me. I have the impression that there were really several stages. I know, retrospectively that I helped at this time some people in the need, that I did things really well, but as if it were a need, that I was to do it. But it is at the time of a conversation with my ex that in a flash all my hatred, my rage, ...
26
Apr
Creation of the world
If you do not believe in God, as being a zen buddhist in confusion, i would like to know how you think that the world has been created. I do not believe in God but this question keeps popping during discussions
05
Sep
Dealing with despair
Having demonstrated great moral courage and strength for all my life, I find myself hit again and again with harsh blows that not only send me reeling but also limit my ability to deal with my responsibilities toward others, by, among other things, taking timeavailable to deal with multiple responsibilities. The sense of defeat is overwhelming....
19
May
Re-harmonize a situation of conflict.
I would like to know how to re-harmonize a situation of conflict with another person, to be more specific I live with someone and in my house we are two people and have little to say that this person is not very easy to live with, I am aware that naturally I participate with this problem because of my personality. What's more, it is not possible...
21
May
How to finish a love story?
How to really finish, from the bottom of the heart, a love story that hurt you badly? Thank you
19
Apr
Psychosomatic diseases.
I am a psychologist in dealing with patients with psychosomatic diseases. The research tells us that those who have difficulties in the access to the imaginary field and, for instance, the recalling of dreams, is one of the conditions to the emergence of that kind of symptoms and illnesses (allergies, auto-imunitary disfunctions, cancer, ..) But...
08
Dec
To be a Master!
Dear Stéphane,Thank you for your answer. It enabled me to understand and put into words the true root of a desire which chases me since I practise zazen: to be a Master! With pleasure
01
Apr
Zen and the problem of evil
Good day,A question worries me from a long time, concerning the possibility of evil. How the zen gives an explanation of the existence of evil, not the fact to steel an apple but concerning really monstruous acts like the ones which the paedophiles commit against children, and which are profoundly traumatizing and destructive?The answer of the ...
22
Dec
Identify myself with an illusion.
Dear Master Kosen, But if I choose to identify myself with an illusion and I am conscious of this, isn't it a certain form of freedom? Gassho.
31
Mar
the death of my parents
i feel as thouhg ive lost something, but, i dont know what it is, my life is lacking something and again i dont know what this is, ive felt like this since my parents died as if ive got one more cjance left but i dont know why or what it is, help me
27
Mar
Practice zazen from far?
Hello Master,i am a practicer of the Nichirien Daichonin buddhism. Since one moment, i am asking myself and I want to practice a deeper buddhism, more intimate. I wish to practice zazen.Is it possible to practice it from far?
01
Apr
Difficulties in maintaining the zazen posture in my everyday life
I seem to find some difficulty in keeping the zazen posture in daily life. A lot of times I get scared and return to my slumped posture. This is especially true when I'm around people. I keep struggling with this. What can I do to overcome this? gassho.Thank you Francis Lui
27
Oct
Is it necessary to be rich to practise?
Is it necessary to be rich to practise? Don't see any attack to you here. Just from one soul to another. With Respect