From: "Neutral Milk" > We seem to be caught between the two currents in the
general
> discussion on this forum: a) one that advocates using the supporting
material (i.e. the
> scriptures), quoted appropriately to the context of the discussion. b)
another one that advocates avoiding using the supporting material (not using
the scriptures as a resource, but drawing on life itself). These two
currents seem to reflect different philosophies, different
> outlooks on life. It's a tug of war, and it may be difficult to see which
side has higher merit.
>
Thank you for hitting the nail on the head. I have gotten many hate-filled
e-mails from some of the folks that REFUSE to read any Zen books. I cannot
understand why anyone that adamantly refuses to read anything Zen or
Buddhist would be on a Zen Forum.
I am probably the least scholarly of anyone on this list. I just happen to
think that a list needs balance. Mindless emoting of subjective opinions
followed by intense discussions that erode into personal flame attacks
cannot be the right path.
Besides that, if you are humble enough to look at the words of a wiser
person (or persons) when you are posting to the list, it cannot hurt you or
the list.
Current Book Discussion: Appreciate Your Life by Taizan Maezumi Roshi
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