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It can be said arbitrarily that the kung-an [koan] is like a mathematical problem that the student must resolve by furnishing a reply. However, a big difference exists between the kung-an and the mathematical problem—the solution of the mathematical problem is included in the problem itself, while the response to the kung-an lies in the life of the practitioner.
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― Zen Keys: A Guide to Zen Practice
― Zen Keys: A Guide to Zen Practice
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Our minds are a lot like our rear-ends. Sometimes they are constipated, other times stricken with mental diarrhea, and occasionally a little bubbly. However, none of these and all of these conditions define our rear-ends or our personalities. Could contentment come from accepting all of our rocks, rumbles and runs?
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