I was in bed for a long time, and I was thinking
about those things, you know. I am just practicing zazen in bed [laughs,
laughter]. I should enjoy my bed [laughs]. Sometime it was difficult, but
[laughs, laughter] if it is difficult, I laughed at myself. “Why is it so
difficult?” [Laughs, laughter.] “Why don't you enjoy,” you know, “your
difficulty?” [Laughs.] That is, I think, our practice.
Thank you very much. --------------------------- Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture - 69-03-30 - 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.
