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The Poem and the Paradox
- A Zen student quotes a poem about Buddha to his teacher.
- The teacher acknowledges its truth but cautions against the limitations of words.
Zen's Essence
- Zen is not a doctrine or philosophy, but a way of life.
- It emphasizes being present, like swimming in water, rather than clinging to concepts.
The One Energy
- The universe is a single energy, unnamed and constantly changing like waves.
- This energy is represented by various names, but its essence is beyond words.