Engaged practice often takes forms we do not recognize. We too often believe it must be writ large like the brave man halting a tank in a Chinese Square or those who call out politicians in public places. But I believe engaged practice ought be an everyday experience like honoring the food we eat or responding to a friend in need.
Engaged practice is nothing more or less than everyday practice since the everyday is the only day we have and how we manifest ourselves in it brings about the Dharma.
Remember, in the Absolute there is nothing that is sacred or profane, pure or impure. There is just this that is in front of you right now. In its most true state it is nothing but the universe itself.
Today I blessed Bikes and bikers. So? Treating bikers whether they are 1%ers or weekend warriors to respect and offering them a blessing is no more or less sacred than eating French Fries or sipping fine wine, meditating at Eiheiji or on a bus stop bench. What matters most, I believe, is doing.
Let us each commit to doing, which is to say, engaging the world with deep compassion and a desire to free all beings from suffering. It’s the least we can do.
Blessings to each of my readers,
Daiho
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