Chan and Emptiness

[Yeshe]

Hm. Is anyone going to say anything about the topic of this thread?

You have maybe missed the point here, Cat. The concept of 'emptiness' in Zen/Ch'an is being discussed in its application within activities directly linked to Cha'an/Zen. In this case, the traditional martial arts.

We could also discuss the tea ceremony (attended a few) and even the role of the tea master -it would all be relevant. How about Takuan Soho? :

http://www.daikonforge.com/downloads/Th ... edMind.pdf

(read-only pdf. Search 'emptiness'. )

http://www.american-buddha.com/unfettered.notes.htm

http://www.earlywomenmasters.net/masters/tea/index.html

[FaDao]

Hm. Is anyone going to say anything about the topic of this thread?

Yes.

When you look into the "mirror" and there is nothing looking back -- then you will understand emptiness.

It is very liberating experience.

Namo Amitofo
- Fa Dao -

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