thanks joe...so when you say intellectuals have the hardest time in zen..please explain!..merle
Merle, Well, I miss the old man. He taught us well his art, and he lived to be 98 years old (1902-2000). A remarkable life in many ways, not least of which was in its longevity. So, the example is his example; I just connect it to intellectual intelligence and Zen practice, where it is not only useless, it is a definite, PESTIFEROUS hindrance to one's own awakening, ...and to staying awake. My Ch'an teacher Sheng Yen always said that intellectuals have the hardest time with / in Zen practice. He spoke from his own experience as an intellectual; and, from teaching thousands of students, including me. May old Sheng Yen and Da Liu both rest in peace. Looks like it's up to just us, now. --Joe > Merle Lester <merlewiitpom@...> wrote: > > good point joe!..merle
