Re: [Zen] Re: Respect Yourself, and the little dog too

[Audrey Manning]

I am new to this list so have no appreciation of the conversation. Forgive me for jumping in where angels fear to tread. I have not much knowledge of Zen. Any little knowledge I possess comes from my soul mate who studied Buddhism for years and who appears quite knowledgeable on the subject.   So, could I ask, "Do you think Zen is about objectivity?"   Isn't saying Zen can be found in books so much dry leaves and dead wood?   Audrey     From: Spider63 From: "mackkup" < i know this cause i still feel anger inside and this is caused by incorrect thinking, nothing else. i also know based on your responses that you as well have a long way to go. >>>>> But you will never be able to help me get there because you A) don't read any books, especially Zen books, B) don't practice zazen or any other kind of meditation, C) have never been to a Zen Temple and don't plan on going, D) you can never add any perspective beyond what you feel inside of yourself. What you feel inside of yourself may be very stimulating to you, but it is Off-Topic. So when you buy yourself a Zen book and read it and can post something of more objective substance, feel free to start posting again. Otherwise you can join the Street Fighting Zen list and post over there. Ray Bradbury, in Zen In the Art of Writing wrote: "What you ask, does writing teach us? First and foremost, it reminds us that we are alive, and that it is a gift and a prvilege, not a right. We must earn life once it has been awarded us. Life asks for rewards back because it has favored us with animation." I hope you understand. We need to stay On Topic, and this is the Zen Forum, not the "What I Feel Inside" Forum. Best wishes, Al Current Book Discussion: Appreciate Your Life by Taizan Maezumi Roshi YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "ZenForum" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.