When this non-arising of outside phenomena is attained, inflexibility is cast off. When we feel that
phenomena is outside of us, then the mind loses its flexibility. When mind includes all things, then it is
big and flexible. The various things we are aware of are temporary forms and
colors of our mind. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture 67-03-22 about Joshu's koan Mu - from Tony Artino notes. 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