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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

We Almost Find Out

So, at Tassajara, there is Tassajara’s way; here in Los Altos there is your own way; as a gift. And the only way to practice is just to receive it when it is given to you. This is a very important point. And we are now in a state to find out the real meaning of our practice. After making a big effort to find out what zazen is, we almost find out what is true zazen. —Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture - 67-12-14 - as found on shunryusuzuki.com edited by PF. Go to instagram.com/cuke_archives or cuke.com/ig for Shunryu Suzuki lecture excerpts - with a photo.