> Pure Land and Zen often fit together as a practice pair in Asia 
(outside
> Japan). Each has its own virtues and drawbacks. There's no need to 
throw
> the baby out with the bath water; even those of us who are refugees 
from
> Christianity, Judaism, come to see the strengths of those traditions
> more
> clearly through Zen.
> 
> James

James, 

You are correct. Even in my contemplation in leaving the Pure Land 
path, the Nembutsu still springs spontaneously from my lips! Perhaps, 
a combined pratice would be best for me. Thank you for writing what 
subconsciously I was thinking!

Namu Amida Butsu

Mark



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