The Zen Studies Podcast

Author: Domyo Burk

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320 – Two Ends of the Spiritual Practice Tunnel: Self-Power Versus Other-Power
Episode 320
Tuesday, 2 December, 2025

Zen Buddhism exemplifies practice based in self-power, or jiriki. Pure Land Buddhism exemplifies practice based in other-power, or tariki. These are very different entry gates, but when we examine self-power and other-power more closely, we see that the ultimate goal of practice requires both.