Meido Moore's book "Hidden Zen" is one of the most practical Zen books I have ever seen. Meido has removed all esoterica. I don't agree with Meido's insistence that we need a teacher. But other than that, his exercises are well described and do exactly what he says they will do.
I concur. Couple this book with “Zen Training” by Katsuki Sekida (available thru Shambhala Press, Amazon) and you cut through a lot of the esoteric BS to the heart of the Great Matter. Been at this since 1975. 🙏☸️
Hi Eric, I don’t remember anymore. At this point however, I find that people often fall for a teacher instead if the teachings. I do wish you the very best in your practise and training. Regards
@@ericwestfall737 The most profound teaching for me has been to just sit. I have gotten lost in the wilderness of lineages and teachers many times, only to return to my place of meditation to just sit.
@@zurichkunst3615 I understand that. Sitting is just what I do anymore too. I'm not hooked on lineages or teachers at all, but was considering going to sit with Meido Moore, especially since Rinzai is hard to find in the US. If you remember your critique I'd be curious.
@@ericwestfall737 Please do, as all experiences take us forward to behold and understand one’s own mind. These days, I spend more time reading Ramana Maharshi’s teachings. Regards
Good to see you on youtube too Martin! Subscribed of course...
Meido Moore's book "Hidden Zen" is one of the most practical Zen books I have ever seen. Meido has removed all esoterica.
I don't agree with Meido's insistence that we need a teacher. But other than that, his exercises are well described and do exactly what he says they will do.
I concur. Couple this book with “Zen Training” by Katsuki Sekida (available thru Shambhala Press, Amazon) and you cut through a lot of the esoteric BS to the heart of the Great Matter. Been at this since 1975. 🙏☸️
@@jeffreyurbach6544 Katsuki Sekida's book "Zen Training" was one of the first books I read on Zen. I still have a copy that I refer to.
another dreamer
Sadly, he hasn’t *realised* anything really.
Why do you say this?
Hi Eric,
I don’t remember anymore. At this point however, I find that people often fall for a teacher instead if the teachings.
I do wish you the very best in your practise and training.
Regards
@@ericwestfall737 The most profound teaching for me has been to just sit. I have gotten lost in the wilderness of lineages and teachers many times, only to return to my place of meditation to just sit.
@@zurichkunst3615 I understand that. Sitting is just what I do anymore too.
I'm not hooked on lineages or teachers at all, but was considering going to sit with Meido Moore, especially since Rinzai is hard to find in the US. If you remember your critique I'd be curious.
@@ericwestfall737 Please do, as all experiences take us forward to behold and understand one’s own mind.
These days, I spend more time reading Ramana Maharshi’s teachings.
Regards