Approach Quote by D.T. Suzuki

“Zen approaches it from the practical side of life-that is,…” quote by D.T. Suzuki — Download Open image

“Zen approaches it from the practical side of life-that is, to work out Enlightenment in life itself.”

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To point at the moon a finger is needed, but woe to those who take the finger for the moon.

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