Study

[Junsho]

I am currently reading the book, "Living by Vow" by Okumura. He mentions quite often about the practice and study of Buddhism and Dharma. What is there to study regarding these? Sutra? Books? I'd like to deepen my practice of Zen, just curious what the author may mean by stating to study as well as practice Shikantaza.

Gassho,

Mujin

SatTodayLAH

[Junsho]

So, to truly study the precepts means to study our own lives, moment by moment.

Bion, I totally agree with you.

I hope that nobody understand me wrong, I am just a student so I rarely say something here with more details but today I will open an exception.

As I can see, the words in books or talking are the way to transmit an idea, to give to you a kickstart, a way to go or to correct your path but no book will teach you the real Dharma.

The teachings of Buddha are about to live in an authentic way, here and now. Don't think that the reflex of the moon in a pond is the moon.

However, even no book is needed, If even you really would like a suggestion of a book a great way to start is with this one

https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Homeless-Kosho-Uchiyama-Roshi-ebook/dp/B00JYDSF88

Gassho!
SatLah

[Jundo]

by soto zen master Thich Nhat Hanh

Just a note that TNH, while a wonderful guide, was not a Teacher of Soto Zen. His flavor of Vietnamese Thien is more influenced by mindfulness and Southeast Asian traditions.

And, yet, never forget the Precepts!

Gassho, Jundo
stlah

[Shoshin]

Just a note that TNH, while a wonderful guide, was not a Teacher of Soto Zen. His flavor of Vietnamese Thien is more influenced by mindfulness and Southeast Asian traditions.

And, yet, never forget the Precepts!

Gassho, Jundo
stlah

Sorry, I forgot to reply earlier.
Ok! I thought he was Vietnamese Soto. Indeed he has a different flavour, which I tend to like (although at times is a tiny bit too woowoo for me)

Yup. I find the precepts to be a reliable compass...

Gassho
Satlah