Miscellaneous Koans · CASE 20
From the Fukan Zazengi
Preliminary koans studied before The Gateless Gate
Introduction
Dōgen Zenji’s essay, “Recommending Zazen to Everyone”
Case
a) The way of the Buddha is intrinsically accomplished and perfect. b) The principle of our Zen school is complete freedom. c) If there is only a bit of difference, it is the distance between heaven and earth. d) Attainment of the Way, realization of Mind is just putting your head through the gate. e) Non-thinking f) You may practice Zen and attain enlightenment By its nature, it is never tainted. Every step is ordinary.
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