freedom in the present moment
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Summary
Although we are bound by the limits of who and where we are, we are free in the present moment. This moment has no length, and in it our action can be free: we can be free in this moment to be in this moment, but we can’t be in another moment. Mike calls this the centre of Master Dogen’s teachings, because only this moment is real.
Includes ↓ freedom in present action ↓ pea balanced on a razor blade
Main theme
we can be free in this moment to be in this moment, but we can’t be in another moment
1Genjo-koan 5: Freedom Within Limits Summer 2002 — Genjo-koan
is not that kind, but the freedom and transcendence of the present moment
2Bussho 2: This World, Not Heaven Summer 2005 — Bussho
The centre of his teachings is that in this moment our action can be free. Only this moment is real
3Karma, Cause and Effect July 2009 — Brno
Developed
Although we are bound by the limits of who and where we are, we are free in the present moment.
This moment has no length; and in the present moment with its zero length, we can find our freedom.
Also in the narrower keywords
freedom in present action +2 texts
if we have a very rigid set of abstract morals, we lose our freedom to act in the present moment
Introductions 4: Ordinary Balance Summer 2003 — Introductions to Shobogenzo Chapters
If we make a rule, ‘I’m going to be compassionate,’ then we’ve already limited our freedom to act
Kuge 5: Compassion and Freedom in Action Winter 2007 — Kuge