About The Ordinary Mind Zen School
Caught in a self-centered dream —
only suffering.
Holding to self-centered thoughts —
exactly the dream.
Each moment, life as it is —
the only teacher
Being just this moment —
Compassion's Way.
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The Ordinary Mind Zen School intends to manifest
and support practice of the Awakened Way as expressed in the teachings of
Charlotte Joko Beck. The school consists of Joko Beck, her Dharma Successors,
and teachers as they, as individuals, have been formally authorized. There
is no affiliation with other Zen groups or religious denominations; however,
membership in this school does not preclude individual affiliation with other
groups. Within the school there is no hierarchy of Dharma Successors
The Awakened Way is universal; the medium and methods to realize it vary according to circumstances. Each Dharma Successor in the school may apply diverse practice approaches and determine the structure of any organization that s/he may develop to facilitate practice. The Dharma Successors acknowledge that they are ongoing students and the quality of their teaching derives from the quality of their practice. As ongoing students, teaches are committed to the openness and fluidity of practice, wherein the wisdom of the absolute may be manifested in life. An important component of this school is the ongoing examination and development of effective teaching approaches to ensure comprehensive practice in all aspects of living.
May the practice of this school manifest wisdom and compassion, benefiting all beings.
December 1, 1995
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