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The Book Of Equanimity
Illuminating Classic Zen Koans
By: Gerry Shishin Wick
” Seeking it oneself with empty hands,
you return with empty hands;
in that place where fundamentally nothing is acquired,
you really acquire it.”
By Master Keizan
(1268-1325)
(Page 194)
Hermit Poet’s Comments: Even though this poem is about the search for enlightenment, it can also be used when seeking knowledge or trying to accomplish something important. I find that sometimes if I try too hard to do something, then the task becomes more difficult.
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