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Great Doubt: Practicing Zen in the World

“Like other religions, Zen Buddhism encourages faith or trust–but it also encourages doubt.  There are however, 2 kinds of doubt: skeptical doubt and great doubt.  Skeptical doubt is of little value indeed–along with greed, hatred, ignorance and pride–skeptical doubt is usually considered a defilement, a hindrance, or a poison.  That kind of doubt gives rise  to a hesitant attitude that keeps one from entering the Way. Great doubt, the kind of doubt that Zen values, is something entirely other.  There is good reason it is called great doubt.”  from the introduction

Cherry Jewelry Box SOLD

8" long x 5" wide x 2 1/4" high This delightful cherry jewelry box has a rippling pattern in the wood from a small knot that can be seen in the right lower corner.  Once again the pattern in the wood speaks to what the function will be.&nb...

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