Dharma talk by Teah Strozer (2016/06/18)

Brooklyn Zen Center

When we work on ourselves deeply enough, when we really are in touch with our own fundamental openness of heart, which really is there, the love that we have for ourselves and other people comes from a place of unconditioned openness. That is what you feel, tremendous gratitude - for every single person. And when you meet them, you are meeting yourself. You are meeting a mystery that we both are. If you can walk with another person to that place for the both of you - it's a tremendous gift. It's not easy, it's not guaranteed, and it's a lot of work. And this is what we do in practice