Nansen Cuts the Cat

Genjo Osho delivers a deeply intimate teisho (trans. place where the truth is), on "Nansen Cuts he Cat," Case 63 from the Blue Cliff Record. As ever he boldly merges traditional Zen history and contemporary points of reference, providing a gripping and striking narrative.

Genjo Osho begins by reminding "This matter of life and death is quite serious." He continue forward with the most fundamental questions. "What is life? What is before life? What is after life? What is This all about? What is the meaning? What is real? Who am I? These questions are fairly synonymous with what we call in Zen This matter."

One thing that I carried away from Genjo Osho's teisho was to release any part or element of myself that is apathetic. To let it go completely by being attentive and ready to engage each moment fully. It reminds me of how many times that my body has been present but my Mind was not. When that happens I'm usually missing something.

Another interesting point, yet terribly obvious is the fact that life is so very fragile and precious. It seems that it's easy to lose track of that and take it for granted. And in the moments that we so-called "lose track" we can miss our sense of connection and need for commitment to each other.

There are many other facets to his presentation that are deeply illuminating and beautiful. You can hear for yourself by either click this link to download it or going to Genjo Osho's page at Switchpod Switchpod. Enjoy.

Gassho,

Jaye Morris, Curator
digitalZENDO

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