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Shuso Ceremony
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SR023 Last 2/3 side 2 Philip's discussion ceremony - copied 2 tapes [there are also photographs of hand-written notes on missing portions of Q&A - per tape operator's comments]
The main thesis of the talk reflects on a Zen Shuso Ceremony, highlighting the successful conclusion of a training period facilitated by communal support. The reflection emphasizes the natural progression and maturation witnessed in both the individuals involved and the Tassajara center, drawing parallels with the changing seasons and urging perseverance in practice despite life's transiency.
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- None explicitly mentioned in the provided transcript.
Related Concepts:
- Seasonal Change: The statement "Before spring has gone-- spring gone, the summer come" draws an analogy between the transition of seasons and phases of Zen training.
- Tassajara Zen Mountain Center: Mentioned as a focal point for the ongoing practice and maturation process in the context of Zen training and community development.
AI Suggested Title: "Seasons of Zen: Growth Through Change"
Possible Title: Roshi of/awareness
Additional text: Model a: 000-445, 445-/1/3 etc. Three Slides, by Roshi Queerong/Insane carrying, Part 735 Side 2, Philips Discussion Car.
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68-04-23-A, B and C
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Source: City Center original tape. Verbatim transcript by Bill Redican (8/15/01).
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File name: 68-04-23-C: Statement at end of Sesshin (Verbatim) "Katherine" was replaced with "Katzuzen," shuso, head monk, Phillip Wilson's Zen name. - DC 12/16/2014
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In spite of my lack of effort, you fulfilled this training period very well. I am satisfied. Katsuzen-san did it very well, supported by many students who are here with us [?] [1 word].
We say, “Before spring has gone-- spring gone, the summer come.” [3-4 words] we had spring training. And next, right here, we will have next sesshin.
If we take a pause for a while, I cannot help amazing at seeing things, including you. You developed very well, and the same time Tassajara became more and more matured. This is-- may not be the word for congratulations, but [it is] exactly how I feel. So we should try not to be lost in our practice, and Tassajara also should not be lost from this world by your efforts. Like various unknown flower on the stream-- near the stream, we should keep up with the world of transiency.
Thank you very much.