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Ask Questions to Understand Buddhism
- When talking to someone exploring Buddhism, ask why they were drawn to it and what they like about it.
- This helps understand their perspective before discussing alternative views like the gospel.
Zen's Beginner's Mind Concept
- Zen Buddhist practice emphasizes 'beginner's mind,' which means emptying one's mind completely to learn.
- This mindset encourages letting go of prior knowledge to absorb new teachings fully.
Zen Stories Evoke Karate Kid
- The 'sweep the floor' teaching in Zen Buddhism parallels a scene in The Karate Kid about learning through simple tasks.
- Such tasks train deeper understanding behind seemingly ordinary actions.