In the Shobogenzo, Dogen Zenji says that whether one is clever or dull doesn’t matter. If we practice zazen, we will get the same attainment. This is Buddhist understanding, or a Buddhist idea, of human character. This point should always be remembered, especially by the intelligent ones. —Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture - 68-02-00-D - as found on shunryusuzuki.com edited by PF. Go to instagram.com/cuke_archives or cuke.com/ig for links to the full Shunryu Suzuki lecture and the source of the photo.
Mel Weitsman's Shuso Ceremony at Tassajara, Fall 1970.