Zen practice is not a static affair. Realisation is useless unless it is carried forward and shared. Maggie Gluek, roshi explores the way in which practice can only ever be relational. Like the Hermit of Lotus Flower Peak, we must step out into the world, as the world. And engage  in “compassionate conversation” with whatever presents itself.

This teisho was given by Maggie Gluek, roshi on day 3 of the Winter sesshin 2021