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Dogen encourages practitioners to embrace the unknown and the ineffable in meditation from "summary" of Dogen's Manuals of Zen Meditation by Carl Bielefeldt
Dogen emphasizes the importance of approaching meditation with a sense of wonder and openness, rather than seeking to grasp or understand it intellectually. He suggests that practitioners should let go of preconceived notions and surrender to the unfolding of the present moment. In this way, they can cultivate a sense of humility and receptivity, allowing for a deeper connection with the ineffable nature of reality. By encouraging practitioners to embrace the unknown, Dogen challenges them to move beyond the limitations of their conceptual thinking and intellectual understanding. He suggests that true insight and realization can only arise when one is willing to let go of their attachment to fixed ideas and beliefs. Instead, Dogen encourages practitioners to cultivate a sense of curiosity and wonder, approaching meditation with a beginner's mind. Dogen'...
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