Our practice is for ourselves and for others
too. Understanding our practice will lead us to understand an animal's practice
also. It is not a matter of eggs first or hens first, enlightenment first or
practice first. It is a matter of depth and directness of understanding, a
directness which goes beyond intellectual, emotional, or physical attainment. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture 67-08-24-B 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.
