If you take pride in your attainment or become discouraged because of your idealistic effort, your practice will confine you by a thick wall.
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For Zen students, a weed is a treasure.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Zen students find value in simplicity and the ordinary, seeing beauty where others see nothing.
This quote by Shunryu Suzuki emphasizes the Zen perspective that teaches us to appreciate the mundane aspects of life, such as a weed, as valuable and beautiful. In Zen philosophy, embracing simplicity and finding treasures in everyday experiences enables individuals to cultivate mindfulness and a deeper appreciation for the world around them.
Themes
ZenSimplicityAppreciationMindfulnessNature
In practice
Example use cases
In a meditation class, when discussing how to find beauty in everyday life.
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