Thursday Thread: Gold & Dung
“Learning Zen is a phenomenon of gold and dung. Before you understand it, it’s like gold; after you understand it, it’s like dung.” ~ Zen Koan
Learning Zen is a phenomenon of gold and dung.
Before you understand it, it's like gold – shimmering with the promise of enlightenment, peace, and a deeper understanding of oneself.
However, this Zen koan reminds us that the value of knowledge is in its application.
It’s easy to drown in intellectual concepts. It’s even easier to be caught up in the consumption of knowledge.
Here's the rub: intellectual understanding, however impressive, is ultimately DUNG – valuable as fertilizer.
The essence of Zen (and most worthwhile concepts), lies within the PRACTICE.
Embrace the transformation that comes from putting knowledge into action.
PRACTICE.
That's where the real gold lies.
~mg
Gold & Dung
Gold & Dung
Gold & Dung
Thursday Thread: Gold & Dung
“Learning Zen is a phenomenon of gold and dung. Before you understand it, it’s like gold; after you understand it, it’s like dung.” ~ Zen Koan
Gold & Dung
Learning Zen is a phenomenon of gold and dung.
Before you understand it, it's like gold – shimmering with the promise of enlightenment, peace, and a deeper understanding of oneself.
However, this Zen koan reminds us that the value of knowledge is in its application.
It’s easy to drown in intellectual concepts. It’s even easier to be caught up in the consumption of knowledge.
Here's the rub: intellectual understanding, however impressive, is ultimately DUNG – valuable as fertilizer.
The essence of Zen (and most worthwhile concepts), lies within the PRACTICE.
Embrace the transformation that comes from putting knowledge into action.
PRACTICE.
That's where the real gold lies.
~mg