06-06-2012, 12:00 AM
quantumshaman wrote:Gonzo wrote:
Well said. I struggled with a response, but you put it together.
The common misconception of "unconcern" perhaps might be laid to rest. My favorite example of that is the story of Hakuin, of course, and his fine response of "Is that so?". That in no way indicated he had no emotion about being presented with a child to raise, only that he fully accepted what had happened and was completely ready to deal with the circumstances without concern about his reputation.
Unconcern does not exist. Nor does Zen.
You are chasing the wind.
'You are chasing the wind' ..
Who wrote that?
Well said. I struggled with a response, but you put it together.
The common misconception of "unconcern" perhaps might be laid to rest. My favorite example of that is the story of Hakuin, of course, and his fine response of "Is that so?". That in no way indicated he had no emotion about being presented with a child to raise, only that he fully accepted what had happened and was completely ready to deal with the circumstances without concern about his reputation.
Unconcern does not exist. Nor does Zen.
You are chasing the wind.
'You are chasing the wind' ..
Who wrote that?