Hsin Hsin Ming

[Kokuu]

Morning all

I recorded a version of Hsin Hsin Ming (Verses on the Faith Mind or Faith in Mind) attributed to the Third Patriarch, Seng-ts'an (496-606 CE), using this translation by Richard B Clarke.

Those interested in learning more about the work might enjoy these recent podcasts from Upaya:

Faith Mind: Strive to no goals
Faith Mind: Return to the root
Faith Mind: Life in true faith

Gassho
Kokuu
#sattoday

ps. I would welcome feedback on the recording. Does it sound too flat?

[Kairu]

I had the speaker on my phone on full blast and the bell gave me a spook. Hahaha! Otherwise, it's a nice recording, you should do more.

Gassho,
Kyle
S2D.

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[Tai Shi]

Kokuu

This does not sound flat for my practice, and, in fact, I find this teaching appropriate to my path as one is seeking to understand knowing that apparently understanding is not the point--this helps.

Tai Shi
std
Gassho

[Eishuu]

I really enjoyed this. It's not at all flat - it's very clearly read with good pacing and emphasis. Thank you.

Gassho
Lucy
Sat today

[Mp]

Sounds good to me Kokuu, well done. =)

Gassho
Shingen

s@today

[Jundo]

Thank you so much Kokuu. The Xin Xin Ming is at the heart of our Way.

The Supreme Way is not difficult
If only you do not pick and choose.
Neither love nor hate,
And you will clearly understand.

... words I and so many LOVE SO!

If it helps a bit, here is more about the Xin Xin Ming than you probably need to know.

http://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/zen/fm/fm.htm

Gassho, J

SatToday

[Washin]

Thank you Kokuu. I did enjoy the recording.
I like Clarke's translation very much.

http://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/zen/fm/fm.htm

Thank you for this, Jundo

Gassho
Washin
sat today

[RichardH]

Thank you, Kokuu.

Gassho
Daizan

sat today

[Doshin]

Thanks Kokuu

Gassho
Doshin
Sattoday

[Toun]

Kokuu,

Thank you for this recording of Hsin Hsin Ming. I listened using my headphones and it was not flat at all. Your tone of voice and modulation are quite pleasant. The rhythm and tempo are right on, not too fast and not to slow. Please continue with your fine recordings. I find that it’s just what I need after a stressful day in dukkha.

Thank you Jundo for the additional information regarding Xin Xin Ming.

Deep bows
Sat Today,

Gassho
Mike

[Mp]

If it helps a bit, here is more about the Xin Xin Ming than you probably need to know.

http://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/zen/fm/fm.htm

Thank you Jundo. =)

Gassho
Shingen

s@today

[Kokuu]

Thank you all for the feedback. Because my energy was pretty low this morning I was worried it might seem flat but I promised to read more for Lee.

Thank you for the extra information, Jundo. I love this text and have ordered a book by Sheng Yen on it although probably didn't need to looking at that link!

If anyone has suggestions for other texts to read (preferably old traditional ones which are less worrysome in terms of copyright) then please let me know. Song of the Grass Hut Hermitage is an obvious next one.

Gassho
Kokuu
#sattoday

[Shoka]

Kokuu,

I just want to say you have given us all a jewel. Your reading is just stunning.

Gassho,
Shoka
sattoday

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[Yugen]

Kokuu,
This is indeed marvelous!!!

Have you thought of reading any diaries of British sea captains from the spice trade or East India routes in the 18th century? no - actually Burton's diaries from travels in Arabia or Africa - think this soundtrack would need a film to accompany it....!

Thank you so much!

Deep bows
Yugen


sat2day

[Jinyo]

Thank you Kokuu,

now to try and put this into practice,



Jinyo