Re: [Shaku] SHAKUHACHI FESTIVAL

From: John Baker (jinpa19822003@yahoo.com)
Date: Fri Mar 11 2005 - 07:09:30 PST


--- Robert McNeil <robertmcneil@mac.com> wrote:
>
> Whatever
> happened to respecting our
> teachers, honoring their attention to the art and
> the sacrifices they have
> had to make.

Hi.

Yes. But in Zen there are teachings like

If you meet Buddha on the road, kill him.

What is the difference between Buddha and a dung
stick?

Et Cetetera.

So the Zen side of flute playing may be less
respectful and respectable.

We have to walk between the past and the future,
hierarchy and liberty. I am wary of coming down too
heavy on one side or the other. Balance.

Regards,

John Baker
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