why zen ?

long history of sniffing zen books

alan watts' spontaneity, controlled accident, etc 

only one where a real teacher guided me (thanks Myoyu Roshi!)

(this also decides technique - count to zen )

pirsig's zen ties to enthusiasm and arete. this makes real life pursuits real

zen is beyond good/evil labels or classifications

what next ?

an altar and a spot/corner is needed, otherwise there is no 'switch' occurring _to_ sitting

vow to practice daily

dust off the manuals, sit for 5 min more

see you on the other side