We must ask: for whom do we practice? We see the paradox of the self in the world, focusing inwardly in order to manifest outwardly. The inward look is the outward view. Ultimately we practice for others as our inward polishing manifests itself as good action in our activities.
- Eido Frances Carney, "The Way of Ryokan"
This is similar to the concept of the backwards step?
This is similar to the concept of the backwards step?
