So actually, pairs of opposites exist. Good and bad—pair of good and bad exists. There is no good, without bad. There is no bad without good. We always exist in a pair of contradiction. We are in a contradictory existence of pairs. Perfect contradictory existence [laughs, laughter]. We are lucky that we are in perfect contradictory existence [laughs, laughter]. Or else, there is no way to attain oneness. One absolute existence. --------------------------- Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture - 66-08-17N - as found on shunryusuzuki.com, from one of the newly discovered (2021) lecture tapes. 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. Go to https://www.instagram.com/cuke_archives/ for more daily Shunryu Suzuki lecture excerpts - with a photo.
