Class notes 12/15/2009
 
Doen discussed a koan.  Every day is a good day.  He asked us to consider how we can use the koan in our daily life.  By sitting we gain insight and we can apply our understanding in our existence in life.
Use "no mind" in daily life.
Live moment to moment without comparing one moment to another moment.  EVERY DAY IS
Thinking contracts (like a lens) our awareness.  Open the lens and expand the awareness.
No preference does not mean not caring, it means being one with what is.  Choose what we get.
Be engaged rather than passive.
Zen is relating to life without thoughts.