The precepts are an ideal, an expression of the way a Buddha would act and live - although of course a Buddha doesnt think in these terms. We must not become impatient with ourselves if we find we cannot immediately measure up to this standard. In this lifetime, we all follow certain pain-producing habits or patterns. We must realize that anybody who earnestly does zazen will experience a loosening, and eventually a breaking of these patterns - in other words a movement in the the direction of the precepts; but this is not a simple matter. The process may take many, many years. Even enlightenment doesnt immediately redirect these habit-energies or these habit-forces that have been going in a certain direction for so long. Again, we mustnt be too hard on ourselves. -Philip Kapleau, Awakening To Zen
Posted on: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 03:11:31 +0000
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