As a listener or a disciple it is necessary to
clear up your mind from various associations or preconceived ideas, or your own
intention or your own habit. So that is why we practice zazen and clear our
mind of what is related to something else. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture 67-02-02. Edited 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.]