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Who Were You Before Your Name? A Zen Teaching on the Mind

This Zen teaching is for anyone questioning their identity, purpose, or sense of self beyond labels, roles, and accomplishments. Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon guides you through a foundational Zen koan—Who were you before you had a name?—revealing how suffering arises from clinging to identity and how clarity comes from direct experience of the mind. In this talk, Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon explains why names, identities, beliefs, and even the body itself are impermanent, and how mistaking them for who you truly are leads to confusion and suffering. Using the powerful mirror-and-dust metaphor, he shows how thoughts, karma, culture, and ego cloud perception—and how meditation and moment-to-moment focus gradually clear the mirror. This video is especially relevant for those exploring Zen, mindfulness, meditation, non-duality, self-inquiry, or anyone feeling trapped by identity, expectations, or fear of change. Rather than offering philosophy to believe in, this teaching points you toward direct experience—where understanding becomes lived clarity. Title Translations: Hindi: नाम से पहले तुम कौन थे? मन पर ज़ेन शिक्षण Chinese: 在名字之前你是谁？关于心的禅修教导 Spanish: ¿Quién eras antes de tu nombre? Una enseñanza zen sobre la mente Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 Who Are You Really? 00:20 The Koan: Who Were You Before Your Name? 00:45 Why Accomplishments Don’t Give Lasting Purpose 01:19 How Identity Is Shaped by Others 01:35 Why All Identities Are Impermanent 02:16 The One Part of You That Never Changes 02:47 Why the Mind Can’t Be Explained With Words 03:26 Impermanence and the Source of Suffering 05:15 The Mirror and Dust Metaphor 06:41 How Delusion Creates Ego and Comfort 07:48 Why We Fear Clearing the Mirror 09:11 How to Clear the Mirror 10:15 Turning Daily Life Into Meditation 11:40 Living Meditation Outside the Temple 12:14 What Enlightenment Really Means If you enjoy this content, please like, subscribe, and share — your engagement helps others discover the power of Zen practice and its incredible wisdom! When you’re ready to deepen your practice and Zen studies, check our path to mastery: https://www.mindlightway.org/the-path... The Mind Light Way School of Zen is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For donations, please visit: Zelle: mindlightway@gmail.com Venmo: @mindlightway Cash App: $mindlightway https://www.mindlightway.org/take-action Leave questions for future videos on our community page!    / @mindlightway   Meditation Playlist: 🙏 Try it daily—even just 1 minute a day can transform your mind.    • Zen Guided Meditations with Koans & Crysta...   To stay updated with our latest videos, don't forget to subscribe to our channel: (   / @mindlightwayschoolofzen  ) Follow us:   / mindlightway     / mindlightway     / mindlightway   Visit our Website: 🌐 https://www.mindlightway.org And our store: https://www.mindlightway.org/shop 🧘‍♂️ Livestream Schedule • 1st Thursday: Guided Meditation • 3rd Thursday: Dharma Talk 7–8 PM ET — Live on The Zen Art Center YouTube Channel:    / @zenartcenter   📍 In-person events at 86 Joy Street, Studio 5R, Somerville MA Resources & Links: 📖 Read the Book: Only This Moment by Nadia Mounsif – https://a.co/d/6dnt1OJ 🧘 Train with Us: Mind Light Way School of Zen – https://www.mindlightway.org/the-path... ✨ Deck: Get the Oracle Cards – https://www.mindlightway.org/shop/p/z... Disclaimer: The content provided on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this channel. #Zen #ZenTeaching #Meditation #Mindfulness #SelfInquiry #NonDuality #ZenKoan #ClearMind #Enlightenment #LivingMeditation