Stand UP

You may understand how important it is to have some strong conviction to practice zazen. When you sit, actually: “I shall never stand up from this seat unless someone tells me to stand up,” that is the way. Then, at that time, your practice is beyond space and time. “How long, it doesn't matter. Wherever I am, it doesn't matter. I shall never stand up unless someone tells me to stand up.” That is shikantaza.                     --------------------------- Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki  lecture - 69-04-19 - 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. Got to https://www.instagram.com/cuke_archives/ for more daily Shunryu Suzuki lecture excerpts - with a photo.