The text presents two summaries of Zen.
First, Larry says:
"'You know, in Zen there's no bow, no arrow, no archer; there's just the shooting. I believe in letting the world happen.'" (p. 39)
Secondly, Byron says:
"'Or, as they likewise say in Zen, if you have a pile of dirty dishes to wash, you need not wash them twice.'" (ibid.)
When asked whether he is involved with Zen, Byron replies:
"'Not really... But I've read, talked to disciples and even masters... I'm not a committed type, mainly I'm an observer.'" (ibid.)
Reading is only an introduction, like a menu or recipe. "Books on Zen are legs on a snake." Talking to practitioners is better. Commitment is necessary. "If you want to find it quickly, you must start at once..."
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Kaor, Paul!
I agree, any kind of serious reading can only be a start, a beginning. Anything more has to being with instilling ideas, beliefs, customs, that will persuade people not to simply take what they want by brute force.
Ad astra! Sean
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