This dharma discourse was given by the Rev. Rinsen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 23, 2025. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses how our creative pursuits and intellectual and emotional landscapes are valid and should be honored, but also must not be conflated with truth or who we really are, and in fact represent barriers to true awakening. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a donation in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.
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