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Monday, August 8, 2016

Drugs

More important thing than the stage which you will attain is the sincerity or true understanding of practice and right effort for our traditional practice. This point is very important. When you understand this point you will understand how important it is to keep your posture right. When you do not understand this point, the posture we take, the way of breathing, is just a means to attain enlightenment. If it is so it may be better to take some drugs instead of cross-legged position. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture 67-01-05Edited by DC - Shunryu Suzuki lecture excerpts on cuke.com - from there links to much more. - Go to cuke.com Wha at's New [now at blogger] to see more daily posts.]