Finding Our Way

May 29 · Dharma Discourses, Teachings, Zen Training · Beginning Mind, humility, reverence, seven branches, Spring 2017

by Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi

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The Zen tradition places a special emphasis on beginner’s mind because the mind of a beginner has qualities that are so important for dharma study. The beginner’s mind can be quite open and have a certain kind of innocence within the dharma. There can be a sense of eagerness to set out on a journey into unknown territory. And there’s no history with regards to practice and training, which means there’s not much accumulation, not much prejudice to cloud our view.