Can there be grievous suffering even in the midst of an expansive, vast and clear “blue sky” mind?

In Buddhism, the practice of meditation helps us access what some teachers call “the blue sky mind”, a state that relieves a sense of insufficiency in our lives and brings clarity, spaciousness and joy. But is this the deepest level of intimacy with “reality-as-it-is” we can reach in our spiritual practice? In this talk, Sensei Kanko explores this question from a modern, polycrisis-informed perspective. Offering stories ranging from the patriarchy in China to campus peace activism by the students in the United States, she invites us to contemplate our own role in these times of multiple crises. She also invites us to consider the role of the “blue sky mind” and everyday kindness to ourselves and others on this path.

Sensei Kanko gave this talk on Zazenkai (a half-day meditation) in May 2024.

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