Coming from a Christian background my understanding of Zen as far as
I have learned is that it is by its very nature possible to
combine/rationalise it with other religions. There are authorised
Zen masters active in the Christian church for example. Only the
most exclusivist traditions of the
I found your enclosed quotation a particularly helpful reminder not
to get into the mindset of pass/fail regarding spiritual practice.
The key is long-term persistence, and not to be distracted by day to
day feelings and experiences.
--- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, "Curt Steinmetz" <[EMAIL P