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What is the purpose of Zen teaching?

How is the practice of Zen mind beginner’s mind?

Describe a Zen teacher.

Why is practicing Zen difficult?

Describe the beginner’s mind.

Describe the recognition of singularity and duality.

What is the goal of Zen posture for meditation?

Describe the responsiveness between us and the world around us.

Explain the Buddha’s enlightenment.

Explain awareness.

Explain how there is no idea of space or time in Zen practice.

How do we truly become ourselves?

How does everything exist in the realm of Buddha nature?

What is the true purpose of Zen meditation with respect to control?

Describe an expansive mind.

Explain the comparison between weeds and the waves of our minds.

How is effort regarded in Zen practice?

When faced with difficulties, what does Zen meditation encourage?

Explain what caring presupposes.

What is the difference between a cynic and a skeptic?

Why does it take courage to open up one’s heart?

When feeling hurt, what is one approach we can take?

What role does expectations play in emotional pain?

What is the difference between loving-kindness and compassion?

Describe the systematic mediation practices for cultivating loving-kindness and compassion.