LeeNutter.com: The Way of Zen

The Way of Zen

Zen to be fully and authentically Zen, it has to be religious. Stripped of being religious, Zen loses its heart and soul. Zen is a way of salvation and liberation, not merely one of healing, relaxation, peace and quiet. Zen is marvelous and profound, but it is utterly demanding and challenging. Zen calls for a radical self-emptying, and it is also a radical challenge to religions - "Kill the Buddha if you meet him/her on the way!"

- Ama Samy in The Way of Zen

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My name is Lee Nutter, and you've stumbled across my blog. These days my updates are usually Zen related. More often than not they are quotes from respected teachers, but sometimes I'll write about my understanding of a topic. It's important to note that I am not a teacher and my understanding is at best imprecise and incomplete, but is more than likely confused and misconceived. Take it with a grain of salt.

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