,As T.S. Eliot reminds us, "Human Beings Cannot Bear Very much Reality." Most of us do all we can to avoid reality as it seems harsh and cruel. Instead, we live in dreams, hopes and assorted delusions thinking these will change things and keep us safe and well. We live in the hope of finding peace and compassion in the assorted images and fantasies we are accosted by. The practice of Zen teaches otherwise. Zen is based upon the foundation of our intrinsic ability to see clearly, know the truth and live from the point of view of the Compassionate One, Within. As we exchange delusions for reality, to our great surprise, true compassion arises within, and whatever happens, becomes the basis for us to learn how to exercise our clarity and compassion, bringing to well being to the entire world.

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