The Ideal Zen Student?

The various religions and philosophies all aim to produce a standardized outcome, but Zen Masters defy that.

• Guishan famously told Yangshan he didn't care how Yangshan conducted himself

The various religions and philosophies all demand a specific method, but Zen Masters reject methods.

• Huangbo famously argued you are "already complete"

While the various religions and philosophies all can produce some qualities for the ideal student... what about Zen Masters?

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Welcome! ewk comment: Religious people looove to hate on r/zen in other forums, so it's clear that r/zen doesn't meet some standard for "good student" in their minds.

What is a good student in the minds of Zen Masters?

Submitted April 28, 2021 at 06:49AM by ewk https://ift.tt/3gHiGU7