Beyond Bach, Beyond Mozart

During sitting in the today’s Sesshin, I heard birds chirping. They were truly singing a beautiful song. Usually, I don’t like a noise outside, but today, the noise became an essential part of the melody. Without doubt, song of birds and noises became one supreme song. I was able to hear so. So, I just wanted to listen to the melody forever. Have you ever heard such a wonderful symphony?

Half Day Sitting: Zen Meditation

Since last month, I’ve belonged to a Zen meditation group in Pleasant Hill. Today, I participated in a half day sitting. I’ve practiced Zen meditation for more than two years, but I’ve never joined a “Sesshin (half-day or one day sitting)” Honestly speaking, today’s Sesshin was wonderful to me. Obviously, my perception to the world changed (Of course, this is a temporary change of states of consciousness). The world was veiled in tranquility and sacredness.