Shundo David Haye – Zen Priest

‘Zen monks are Zen monks because they are speaking in fluently without saying anything– just by everyday activity. That is how Zen student should be…

And we should take care of our practice, not only zazen practice but only– whatever we do in Tassajara. I am very grateful for you to observe our way in various way without asking why we do that or why we should do this. Whatever you do, that is our practice. There you will find out yourself. Our practice is valuable because we can find out ourselves on what you do in that moment.’ (from the Suzuki Roshi Archive)

These are the closing remarks at the end of the shosan ceremony that the Monday group has been studying for some time. As always, so much is said in so few words.