Like branches of a single tree, Yunyan and Daowu exemplify classic dharma harmony as they meet in the temple courtyard, with Yunyan’s daily sweeping becoming the backdrop for a lively Zen encounter. In this talk, Peter explores Yunyan’s long journey to realization, the “who” behind the sweeping, and the many moons of the Way that emerge from their exchange.

This teisho was given by apprentice teacher Peter Bursky on day 1 of Winter sesshin 2025 at Annandale.