Got this book recently written by Daigaku Rumme, the head priest at Los Angeles Zenshuji. I found it really good thus far. Here is the book description
Unfathomable Depths presents a concise treatment of Soto theory and practice, while delivering approachable advice from Sekkei Harada Roshi, one of Zen’s most esteemed teachers. Commenting on Tong’an Changcha’s classical and enigmatic poem, “Ten Verses of Unfathomable Depth,” Harada intimately speaks to the world of Zen today, answering some of our most pressing questions:
· What is the true nature and function of Dharma transmission?
· How do I appropriately practice with koans?
· How do I understand the “just sitting” of Soto Zen?
Here is one of the poems from "Ten Verses of Unfathomable Depth":
The Song of Returning Home
Don't be distracted by the King of
Emptiness when you are still on the Way.
You must drive your staff forward,
moving on until you reach home
If you travel for a long time like clouds
and water, don't get attached to it.
Even in the deep recesses of snowy
mountains, don't forget your mission.
Ah! I regretted that in past days my face
was like jade.
And I lamented that at the time of my
return my hair had turned white.
Returning to my old home with dangling
arms, there was no one who
recognized me.
Also, I had nothing to offer my parents.
Gassho,
Sam
Sat Today
Unfathomable Depths presents a concise treatment of Soto theory and practice, while delivering approachable advice from Sekkei Harada Roshi, one of Zen’s most esteemed teachers. Commenting on Tong’an Changcha’s classical and enigmatic poem, “Ten Verses of Unfathomable Depth,” Harada intimately speaks to the world of Zen today, answering some of our most pressing questions:
· What is the true nature and function of Dharma transmission?
· How do I appropriately practice with koans?
· How do I understand the “just sitting” of Soto Zen?
Here is one of the poems from "Ten Verses of Unfathomable Depth":
The Song of Returning Home
Don't be distracted by the King of
Emptiness when you are still on the Way.
You must drive your staff forward,
moving on until you reach home
If you travel for a long time like clouds
and water, don't get attached to it.
Even in the deep recesses of snowy
mountains, don't forget your mission.
Ah! I regretted that in past days my face
was like jade.
And I lamented that at the time of my
return my hair had turned white.
Returning to my old home with dangling
arms, there was no one who
recognized me.
Also, I had nothing to offer my parents.
Gassho,
Sam
Sat Today
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