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Self-mastery Begins with the Physical
Self-mastery Begins with the Physical Zen Master Hakuin [1686 – 1769,Japan] Initially emphasis must be placed on the care of the body. Then, during your practice of introspection, without your seeking it and quite unconsciously, you will attain, how many times I cannot tell, the benefits of enlightenment experiences. It is essential that you neither despise nor grasp for either the realm of activity or that of quietude, and that you continue your practice assiduously. Frequently you may feel that you are getting nowhere with your practice in the midst of activity. Whereas the quietistic approach brings unexpected results. Yet rest assured that those who use the quietistic approach can never hope to enter into meditation in the midst of activity. Should by chance a person who sees this approach enter into the dusts and confusions of the world of activity, even the power of ordinary understanding which he seemingly attained will be entirely lost. Drained of all vitalit...
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