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The Zen master acts as a guide, prompting students to find their own truth from "summary" of The Zen Teachings of Master Lin-chi by Yixuan,Burton Watson
A Zen master embodies a unique role, acting not as a traditional teacher who imparts knowledge, but as a catalyst for inner discovery. By presenting riddles, paradoxes, and enigmatic teachings, the master encourages students to engage deeply with their own thoughts and feelings. This method stimulates introspection, pushing students to dig beneath surface-level understanding and confront their own perceptions of reality. Through the master’s guidance, students learn to embrace uncertainty and question their preconceived notions. The process often involves direct experience rather than intellectual analysis. A well-placed question or a sudden confrontation can shatter complacency, igniting a transformative journey toward self-awarenes...
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