Zen of Gilding the Lily
“As in all other religions and philosophies, there is the possibility in Zen practice of “gilding the lily,” of adding something of your own to an already perfect glass of water. We do this because our minds are complicated — full of many ideas about what is right, what is wrong, what is pure, what is simple, etc. So…what I am saying..is that although your answers are very good, they are not complete.”
~Zen Master Seong Hyang
Dear Leo, written December 30, 1982
Artist: Loren Webster, Montage
Link: Gilding the Lily
