Tiv Proverb - not really Zen but very Zen-like

[Blackglock19]

This is an old Tiv (of Nigeria) proverb I learned from one of my Anthropolgy professors many years ago. Yes I am an Anthropologist amongst other things. This does relate to Zen and after some thought really does apply to Training and could be posted in that section as well.

"Teh teh hemba yem! Slowly, slowly defeats quickly!"

if not relevant, feel free to delete this thread.

thanks.

Edited June 12, 2007 by Blackglock19

[vluc]

"Decide in haste, repent at leisure."

Seems all culture say something similar....

[Blackglock19]

Yes they do and that is that magical link between us all.

[m627]

....just what IS the difference between "Zen" and "Zen like"?

[AikiDale]

....just what IS the difference between "Zen" and "Zen like"?

In one sense Zen is a process for training the mind; to become aware of the mind, how it works, and how to understand what we perceive without prejudice. "Zen like" is often a paradoxical or nonsequitor comment which may or may not serve the same purpose as a Zen training technique called koan.

Koan require an intuitive understanding, rather than a rational understanding.

"The mome rath isn't born that could outgrabe me!"

Nicol Williamson

[FranDoc]

....just what IS the difference between "Zen" and "Zen like"?

To learn Zen from the masters, read Hanh, Suzuki and Abe. There are many good authors, and those are a good start (in that order, Abe tends to be a bit ... concentrated ... for the casual reader). All of those are also practitioners of Buddhism.

Similar path, similar teachings, many names.