Appetizer:
On the drive into Champaign, we encounter this koan from Yogi Berra:
"If the world was perfect, it wouldn't be"
That about says it all.
Main Course:
Mumonkan case 12 "Master Zuigan Calls Master"
Zuigan called to himself every day, "Master!" and answered "Yes sir!" Then he would say, "Be wide awake!" and answer "Yes sir!" "Henceforward, never be deceived by others!" "No, I won't!"
This little jewel perplexed the zen guy several years ago. Now there is nothing to it. This is what we
all do. Nothing special. Clear as any deception could be :-)
Even Mumon's comments hold no mystery:
The master, Zuigan, sells out and buys himself. He has a lot of puppets of gods and devils that he plays with. Why is this so? With one mask he asked, and with another he answered. With another mask he said, "Awake!" and another, "Don't be cheated by others!"
If you adhere to any one of these, you are totally mistaken. If, however, you imitate Zuigan, then all these are no other than the fox's disguises.
We are always never deceived. We cannot help but to not be always deceived. That much is clear.
Its all about suffering, really. Don't know what all this deception is about anyway. And practice the endless realization and letter go of the deception. Never getting there, because we are always there.
Enough crap. The zen guy's mind was also filled with the recurring thoughts of his coworkers and the frustrating effect they had on him. Very silly really. A real silster wilster.
Underture:
And as usual, there is always a song or two entertaining the zen guy while he sits staring at the wall. This weekend was no different. Here it is, enjoy!
"Well basically it's not what it seems
It's too late to argue with me
You think you figured out this machine
well you're way off, you're way off
If I roll up my sleeves
should just stand back, just stand back
You'll take it if it's coming from me
you'll take everything from everybody
You're falling down like a stack of domino's
your secret was safe but now everyone knows
your demeanor was cleaner but now we just ain't enough"
and the encore:
"When I was young, still a kid
I was unprepared, never thought before I did
And now as I look back I can’t believe it
I told lies, needed proof, I was further from the truth
So I locked myself in the corner of my room
Yeah I thought maybe my view could be better
I never knew what I did, it would all come back
I’d be forced to sift through all the misdirection
I believed in.
I relied on my youth, I could make up an excuse
And collected scars, yeah, I thought that I could choose
And my way would be destined to deliver
You never have as long as you want
So don’t get caught up in the…
We never could take back time that we’re wasting
I only hope that you’ve been listening
But I doubt you could repeat a thing
Yeah I’ve been in that seat before
It’s always easy to ignore
When no one wants or needs advice
From someone they don’t think is right
And just cause I’ve been wrong before
It doesn’t mean I don’t want more for
You live in the long-term world and it’s hard to endure
(But ya) Do cause you’ve already seen and
You know the routine now
(We) maybe could meet in the middle
It’s not too difficult
(To) Cause we’re both just stuck with spinning wheels
The odds aren’t any easier on either side
And just because you say it doesn’t make it right
Don’t think I ever could repay you
But it’s still my life
I hope I never have to say or go forever a day
Without You
(You) live in the long-term world and it’s hard to endure
(But ya)
(Do) cause you’ve already seen and
You know the routine now
(We) maybe could meet in the middle
It’s not too difficult
(To) Cause we can’t take back this wasted time, but
(You) never have as long as you want so don’t get caught up
(But ya)
(Do) Yeah you’ve already seen and it’s not any easier but
(We) maybe could meet in the middle
It’s not too difficult
(To) Cause we can’t take back this wasted time."
And lets not even get started with Wilco's new cd....
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