a remark regarding Zen training from Michael Robinson

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In the good old days of Zen training, it was traditional to thwack the student in the head with a stick when he said something like that. - Michael RobinsonPlease help me understand this line. Thanks.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

Zazen training often includes being struck on the back with a kyosaku, a hardwood stick used by a meditation hall attendant to straighten postures or upon request to strike the shoulder muscles in order to assist Zazen practitioners.

Osee · Answer

In the good old days of Zen training,

it was traditional to thwack the student in the head with a stick when he said something like that. - Michael Robinson

Thanks, Mister Micawber. But, as marked by red,

1) why those old days are good?

2) And what did he say?

3) Further, what kind of info does this whole remark convey?

Mister MicawberZazen training often includes being struck on the back with a kyosaku, a hardwood stick used by a meditation hall attendant to straighten postures or upon request to strike the shoulder muscles in order to assist Zazen practitioners.

Mister Micawber · Answer

1) why those old days are good? -- Because the author thinks so

2) And what did he say? -- I have no idea; you'll have to look at the preceding text.

3) Further, what kind of info does this whole remark convey? -- Previously, zen trainees were hit with the kyosaku when they said whatever it is that Michael Robinson is referring to.

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