Question
I practice the Way but very rarely ask questions in mondo, because I have no doubts about the meaning of practice, and I cannot see myself asking a stupid question just for the illusion of the fleeting pleasure of the master taking an interest in the ignorant little worm that I am.
I do zazen for zazen and love my master as a human being, without idolizing him. His sangha is a part of me, and it does not matter if they do a lot at the AZI and I do not.
Some people seem to join your mondo to test your resistance and because they need controversy. That is a shame… They would do better to go into politics, since that is ideal for maintaining one’s malaise.
Let us remember: “We must eat mushotoku.”
What do you think?
SD
Answer from Master Kosen
Focusing your mind and asking the right question are very important.
Wake up, become master of your choices and destiny; do not practice like a sleepwalker.
You say you have no doubts about the meaning of practice, then later that you are an ignorant little worm. Do you believe that is the meaning of practice?
Only Buddhas may enter the dojo; that is the condition for being allowed to do zazen.
And Buddhas ask questions so the Dharma can be heard, for everyone’s benefit.
Kosen