In this episode, Sensei Michael Brunner explores the wisdom of Hekiganroku, Case 36: Chōsha Wandering in the Mountains. Through this kōan, Sensei dives into the importance of living fully in the present moment, without attachment to expectations or fixed ideas. He draws a distinction between positive samadhi—the act of engaging with life as it arises—and absolute samadhi, which refers to the dissolution of the self in death. Using stories from Zen tradition and reflections on everyday life, Sensei reminds us that life is fleeting, much like the autumn leaves dancing on the wind. By embracing each moment and stepping into life with compassion and openness, we can experience the fullness of positive samadhi and avoid being trapped by the limits of our judgments and intellect.