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Whoopie! A Zen Teacher forthright about the moral issues, weaknesses within Zen, including excusing 'masters' and 'abbots' ill behaviors, with the pitiful excuse, "Well, our Teacher is enlightened, so you just don't understand. You would if you were enlightened." Nonsense! And not just in Zen, of course.

Appreciating the non-religious manner, non-mystical approach of Nishijima.

As always, Suzuki - mind-boggling, enriching, unglazed guidance. To read Suzuki is to know you will be dealing with what appears to be repeated contradictions - at least, 'apparent.' Reading him is like trying to hold a wet fish or trap air in the hands.

Enjoying - reminds me to remain connected to form, not get caught by emptiness-I know how arid that can be. And not get caught by form.