Getting Out of Your Own Way | Dharma Talk with Zen Buddhist Monk Ven. Lawrence Dō'an Grecco

As human beings we tend to hold onto ideas and concepts about ourselves that cause us to be unhappy and confused as to what we should be doing. Like hoarders, we have so much mental clutter to deal with that seeing our situation clearly is very challenging. What does it mean to directly express your true nature and to return to your originally clear mind? Zen monk and Dharma teacher Ven. Lawrence Dō'an Grecco discusses how meditation is not really a means to attaining enlightenment but rather a manifestation of our already enlightened nature. This dharma talk was given at the Interdependence Project on June 20, 2012. See www.theidproject.org or www.OpenSkyZen.com for more information.