Gyodo Sensei offers compassion for the flood victims in Texas and then expands on the practice of pilgrimage following Sokyo’s talk on pilgrimage the week before.

Pilgrimage is an intrinsic part of the Zen tradition, both externally and internally. What is it that calls us to immerse into deep practice? To set out on a path of seeking and to stay with it until we find our way through?

It may initially be to reduce our suffering. To resolve our doubt and deepen in wisdom. Ultimately, we are called to help others. We can wake up everyday with this spirit. This pilgrimage is never ending.