{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"\u201cK\u014dzen Dait\u014d Kokushi Yuikai\u201d - December 2, 2025 - Dharma Talk","description":"In this episode, I explore one of the most treasured teachings in the Rinzai Zen tradition: K\u014dzen Dait\u014d Kokushi Yuikai, the \u201cFinal Instruction\u201d of National Teacher Dait\u014d, founder of Daitoku-ji. This chant has accompanied my practice since 1995, and over the years its meaning has deepened in ways that continue to surprise me. Together we look at the stories surrounding Dait\u014d\u2019s life, the clarity and fierceness of his teaching, and the very human habits that distract us from the heart of practice \u2014 chasing benefits, clinging to forms, or imagining that poverty or ornamentation have anything to do with awakening. Again and again, the Yuikai returns us to this simple truth: nothing is missing, and diligence is the willingness to return to the Way in every moment. To learn more about our community and practice opportunities, visit www.zenwest.ca. If you\u2019d like to support the teachings and access additional content, you can join me on Patreon at www.patreon.com\/redmountainway. ","author_name":"Living Zen Podcast - Red Mountain Way","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/20738\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39344220\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196379170"}