A Sermon by Daito Kokushi
“THE ORIGINAL FACE” is a sermon delivered to the Empress Hanazono by Zen master Myocho, who is best known under the name bestowed upon him by the emperor: Daito Koku- shi. Kokushi means literally “teacher of the nation ” Daito (1281-1337) was one of the great lights of the Rinzai sect in Japan. He hid…