When I am sick, I may be the moon-faced buddha [laughs]. When I am healthy, I am the sun-faced buddha. But the sun-faced buddha or the moon-faced buddha has no special meaning. It means that, whether I am ill or healthy, still, you know, I am practicing zazen. There is no difference. So you shouldn't worry about my health, you know. Even though I am in bed, you know, I am buddha. So don't worry about me. --------------------------- Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture - 69-01-25-bn - as found on shunryusuzuki.com. Edited by DC - Going through Suzuki lectures and posting anything that can stand on its own. Not looking for zingers or "the best of." I find that following these excerpts daily provides another way to experience Suzuki's teaching.
