Recorded on October 10, 2026, at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, NY
This talk considers the PISAB principle of Learning from History and its connection to Zen practice—specifically, the discipline of studying ourselves. Sarah Sensei explores ways we can engage with both our personal histories and the collective narratives that shape our lives, our places, and our social conditioning. Through this investigation, we can work toward liberating ourselves from inherited patterns of suffering.
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