Bodhidharma at first did not accept his disciple’s practice. But after trying very hard he gave up the practice of perfection. Then, okay he’s pretty good. His practice is mature enough. So he didn’t say anything. --------------------------- Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture - 70-08-03 - as found on shunryusuzuki.com, from one of the newly discovered (2021) or recently significantly added to or changed 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
DC comment: "So he didn't say anything." Does he mean Bodhidharma didn't say anything because his disciple's practice was pretty good or that the disciple didn't? I'd say Bodhidharma but I wish he'd used a name rather than a pronoun.