“What is it?” This is a very tricky question. It may be wild geese. And, at the same time, it is not just wild geese. When we see something, buddha-nature should follow. So wild geese are not just wild geese. For Zen students wild geese are not wild geese. Hyakujo is not just Hyakujo, and Baso Horsemaster too. He is also buddha-nature itself. — Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture - 67-12-02 - as found on shunryusuzuki.com edited by PF. Go to instagram.com/cuke_archives for Shunryu Suzuki lecture excerpts - with a photo.
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