We say, in
observation of true precepts there is positive way and negative
way. And with two of that and not two of that, there must be, you
know, four ways. But those four ways should not be different. To
observe precepts should be not to observe precepts at the same time. Not to
observe precepts means not just observing precepts but when you do not try to
observe it then there you have both observing and not observing precepts. So, one is positive and one is negative.Anyway we have to observe precepts and our inmost
nature helps us to observe precepts. -------------------------------- Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture - 68-06-29 as found on shunryusuzuki.com. Edited by DC
