about zen practicing
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about zen practicing
as you know zen practice is very simple.
that there is nothing there and need not any skillful means
by that measure it is very hard,
that not only the world affairs (all kind) finishes but also the ox of mind is always ready to stray away
so; is the zen practicing,
if it is easy, why? if it is hard, why? for you;
that there is nothing there and need not any skillful means
by that measure it is very hard,
that not only the world affairs (all kind) finishes but also the ox of mind is always ready to stray away
so; is the zen practicing,
if it is easy, why? if it is hard, why? for you;
Re: about zen practicing
Better not to try to use a measure. Just do it, preferably with the guidance of a teacher.
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It is a mistake to get caught in dualistic thinking (e.g., slow/fast, easy/hard, simple/skillful). A teacher can really help with this.
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find my wind. - thank youreiun wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 8:46 pmIt is a mistake to get caught in dualistic thinking (e.g., slow/fast, easy/hard, simple/skillful). A teacher can really help with this.
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Not striving is really pretty difficult.
Meditate upon Bodhicitta when afflicted by disease
Meditate upon Bodhicitta when sad
Meditate upon Bodhicitta when suffering occurs
Meditate upon Bodhicitta when you are scared
-Khunu Lama
Meditate upon Bodhicitta when sad
Meditate upon Bodhicitta when suffering occurs
Meditate upon Bodhicitta when you are scared
-Khunu Lama
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Not striving is not pretty difficult at all if you don't have a practice in the first place.
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I've discover a new concept.
"Everything is free"
I feel relaxed and no need to add anything to anything when remember & so help me to clear my mind easily.
will try and see!
"Everything is free"
I feel relaxed and no need to add anything to anything when remember & so help me to clear my mind easily.
will try and see!
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A mistake is being caught up in the duality of right/wrong.reiun wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 8:46 pmIt is a mistake to get caught in dualistic thinking (e.g., slow/fast, easy/hard, simple/skillful).
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Zen has always guided my mind to smack bang in between the two opposites of 'hard' and 'easy'...
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Mistake suggests right or wrong. If right or wrong is illusory then mistake cannot happen. Is this not so?
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Sometimes it seems to be quite easy and sometimes it seems to be really difficult or annoying. This categorization, I think, is okay as long as it is not taken as ultimate truth. It is just a point of view from on moment into a situation and nothing inherent.