Question
Dear Stéphane, why would a circle with a dot in the middle be better than a deformity? (I am referring to the mondo: obsession with zazen.) Isn’t that what you came to Zen to do: make your life a beautiful circle with a dot in the middle? Imagine you are locked in a prison where you are allowed to do everything except zazen. Every time you take the posture, someone comes to push you, hit you, tickle you, make it impossible. What would become of your life? A deformity? Sorry for the intrusion and lack of respect, but I want to know, to know everything…
Anonymous
Answer from Master Kosen
What deformity are you talking about? Can you describe it precisely?— If not, it is better not to talk about it or bother people with things you cannot specify.
Kosen