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You have to understand how things are up here
You need to comprehend the current situation or circumstances.
So then, in the, uh, situation of the zen community
In the context of the Zen community, specific measures are in place.
Safeguards are set up
There are protective measures or safeguards established.
Within which, you can learn how to act without deliberation
Within these safeguards, one can learn to act without overthinking.
Which is in, see, in a sense
This process involves returning to a state of innocence.
Going back to the state of innocence
Going back to innocence doesn't mean abandoning thinking.
Now it doesn't mean that you give up thinking
Retaining the ability to think is crucial even in a state of innocence.
It doesn't mean that you become an "Anti-Intellectual"
Rejecting intellectual pursuits doesn't align with this philosophy.
You all can also learn, and this is part of the later phases of said training
Individuals can also learn, especially in the later stages of training.
How to think spontaneously
Learning how to think spontaneously is part of the training.
How to deliberate spontaneously
Spontaneous deliberation is another skill to be acquired.
The saying is, you see
A saying emphasizes not wavering in your actions.
"Stand or walk as you will, but whatever you do; don't wobble"
The directive is to stand or walk confidently without hesitation.
So, this is our difficulty
The challenge lies in the nature of the human mind.
Because the human mind, uh, ha- is a feedback system
The human mind operates as a feedback system.
Feedback ha-has a peculiar susceptibility to nervousness
Feedback is particularly susceptible to nervousness or instability.
There was a young man who said
An anecdote is shared about a young man and his perspective.
"Though it seems that I know that I know
The young man acknowledges his knowledge but expresses uncertainty.
What I would like to see is the eye that knows me
He desires to see the perspective of someone who truly knows him.
When I know that I know that I know"
Reflects on the complex layers of self-awareness and understanding.
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