Talk by Ryoshin Sensei, “Every Branch of Coral”

In his talk, “Every Branch of Coral,” Ryoshin Sensei asks us to examine two questions thoroughly: What are the obstacles to your practice? What supports your practice? Considering these questions himself, Ryoshin finds support for his practice everywhere, including the things that he perceives as obstacles. The talk concludes with Case 100 from the Blue Cliff Record: Pa Ling's Blown Hair Sword.