Shining the Light Inward - Domyo

In Fukanzazengi, Dogen says "Learn to take the backward step that turns the light and shines it inward." In this, he indicates the essential point of our practice: studying the self, and turning your awareness toward your own heart-mind. Redirecting our focus from external conditions to the essential internal work, we can then gain insight into how to deal with our own circumstances and Karmic entanglements. It all begins, and ends, with Right View. Those in attendance share their own experiences of when a realignment in view made a positive difference.