BOOK OF EQUANIMITY. Case 12

[Shujin]

I enjoyed reading your post, Dosho. The more I read Dogen, and these koans, the more I feel both stupid and embarassed. Of course, I can form general impressions about what is happening in the texts. The marrow seems to escape me, however, especially when learning the myriad history behind each reference and metaphor. A couple of years ago, I think this probably would have angered and upset me. As it stands right now, I just smile, shrug, and try to keep reading. The language of zen, although beyond language, feels like a third tongue to me. Who knows what'll happen in the future? For now, I've put down the hammer. That feels good.

Gassho,
Shujin

[galen]

I enjoyed reading your post, Dosho. The more I read Dogen, and these koans, the more I feel both stupid and embarassed. Of course, I can form general impressions about what is happening in the texts. The marrow seems to escape me, however, especially when learning the myriad history behind each reference and metaphor. A couple of years ago, I think this probably would have angered and upset me. As it stands right now, I just smile, shrug, and try to keep reading. The language of zen, although beyond language, feels like a third tongue to me. Who knows what'll happen in the future? For now, I've put down the hammer. That feels good.

Gassho,
Shujin

It could be said, as it seems the marrow escapes you not, and no need for the stupidity of embarrassment. Thank you for your post!

[Koshin]

What is the true world?


I think it is everything, the world that comes with me and will disappear when I am gone, and the world that was before me and will remain after me


So how do you plough the field of your own practice?


By sitting, and trying to take that when off the zafu. Not easy, not good at it, still a newbie


Can you catch yourself at over doing, over thinking?


All the time, but that is good, it reminds me to let go, to not overdo, not overthink, just Practice

How to forget one s state and return same ad fish and bird? Does this take a special effort?

Maybe I have to realize there is no ego... then it will be no effort

[Myozan Kodo]

Hi all.
Great posts above.

I have nothing to add.
Gassho
Myozan