The Dark Night, the Abyss, Nihilism?

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  • shikantazen
    Member
    • Feb 2013
    • 361

    #46
    ok thanks all. I will take back my advice to him

    Gassho,
    Sam
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    • Bion
      Treeleaf Unsui
      • Aug 2020
      • 4560

      #47
      Originally posted by shikantazen
      ok thanks all. I will take back my advice to him

      Gassho,
      Sam
      ST
      The idea is that while zazen might have beneficial consequences, used as a tool to achieve something it’s basically useless. Suggesting it as a coping mechanism to someone automatically sets that person off on the wrong path. They will end up sitting not to sit but to achieve something, and zazen is good for nothing, so that will bring frustration and maybe even aversion.


      SatToday LaH
      "Stepping back with open hands, is thoroughly comprehending life and death. Immediately you can sparkle and respond to the world." - Hongzhi

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