We should know why we spoil our practice, and we
should know how we are able to practice our way without spoiling it.
So, as Dogen says, verbal interpretation of zazen or any kind of written teaching by means of literature or talk or instruction -- if only by
means of those instructions you cannot attain enlightenment. Only way is to
practice your way without spoiling it. ----------------------------------------------------- Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture 67-12-01-A as found on shunryusuzuki.com. Edited by DC - Many Shunryu Suzuki lecture excerpts on cuke.com - from there links to much more. Going slowly through Suzuki transcripts featuring whatever is next that seems okay.
