Only Don't Know
Only Don't Know
Seung Sahn
Amanda Palmer
Amanda Palmer mentioned this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
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Only Don't Know

Only Don't Know: Selected Teaching Letters of Zen Master Seung Sahn

Seung Sahn
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Seung Sahn
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"Only Don't Know" presents the wisdom of Zen Master Seung Sahn in its most personal and accessible form. Through a collection of carefully selected letters, readers enter the intimate world of a spiritual journey, where the mundane meets the profound. Seung Sahn's responses to a vast array of correspondences reveal a unique blend of humor, simplicity, and insight. Whether addressing the intricacies of Zen teachings, the hurdles in meditation practice, or the everyday challenges of life and relationships, his words transcend the page, offering guidance, comfort, and a refreshing perspective. This compilation is not just a testament to Seung Sahn's profound understanding of the human condition but also a mirror reflecting the timeless questions and struggles of the seeking soul. In a direct and often playful manner, "Only Don't Know" demystifies the esoteric, bringing Zen wisdom to the layperson and seasoned practitioner alike. Seung Sahn engages with topics as diverse as work-related stress, family dynamics, and the essence of enlightenment, all while pointing to the 'don't know mind' as the source of true knowledge and liberation. His teachings encourage a letting go of fixed ideas, inviting readers into a space of openness and discovery. This book is not merely a collection of letters; it's an invitation to embark on a transformative journey, guided by one of the most influential Zen masters of our time, reminding us that the answers we seek are closer than we think, nestled within the questions we dare to ask.

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Released
1992
1 May
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230
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Amanda Palmer mentioned this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
I said that if you attain your true self, then if you die in one hour, in one day, or in one month, it is no problem. If you only do “fixing-your-body” meditation, you will mostly be concerned with your body. But some day, when it’s time for your body to die, this meditation will not help, so you will not believe in it. This means it is not correct meditation. If you do correct meditation, being sick sometimes is OK; suffering sometimes is OK; dying someday is OK. The Buddha said, “If you keep a clear mind moment to moment, then you will get happiness everywhere.
— Seung Sahn, Only Don't Know

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