--- In [email protected], Theresa Lovegrove 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
<...snip...  
> The second thing: My mind never stops. ...snip...
<...snip...

Zazen in an answer to that.  I had the same problem.  My professional 
works requires a lot of logic and constant thinking.  Zazen helps me 
put that in its proper place.  When I need my logic tools I can pull 
them out; but I can also put them back in my toolbag when I'm 
through.  I've worked with koans in the past but now just sit 'shikan 
taza' (empty mind).  Both are equally effective.  It helps A LOT!!!

Find a teacher.  Mayber he/she will assign you the koan Mu, maybe 
not.  It doesn't matter.  He/she will instruct you in zazen and that 
will help you quiet your mind.

Gassho...Bill!





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