Tuesday, October 16, 2012

On the Permanence of Enlightenment

The Reading:

A monk asked Kegon, "How about when an enlightened man returns to illusion?"  Kegon said, "A broken mirror does not reflect; fallen flowers to not go back to the branch."
Blyth, Zen and Zen Classics Vo1 3, p6


Discussion:

Whatever you think Zen is, ask Kegon:  What do a broken mirror and fallen flowers have in common?

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