In Zen we work towards a return to our true mind; a mind free of discursive and discriminating thinking. Koans are a device that helps us on our Path to liberation. Koans can take many forms. Everything can be seen as a koan if we approach life mindfully aware of "just this". Today, let's carry with us a kind of koan from Master Dogen. It is not a tradition koan, but it might help us to free our minds from the traps and distractions were are prone to. Just carry this phrase with you today and see what shows up. Whatever does show up, don't chase it. Instead, recognize the thoughts then let them go. Here is the phrase:
The forest runs around the dog.
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