Start your sitting... Here is what we will be sitting with this month:
Step 6: Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
Koan:
A teacher and student talked far into the night. “It’s getting late,” said the teacher, “time for you to leave.” The student opened the door, looked out saying, “It’s dark, dark.” The teacher lit a candle and handed it to the student. Just as the student was about to take the candle, the teacher blew it out.
Gateless Barrier #28
Bill K.
If you belong to a 12 Step Group, at one time you will hear someone say, "Upon working the steps, one day you will see where the Steps are working you!" The same can be said when you meditate with Zen koans ... a koan can pop into your life when you least expect it, giving you a new perspective on matters. Here we are practicing with koans to see how they can deepen our understanding of the 12 Steps in new and unexpected ways.
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