October 1989

Miss Li talked a bit about Jing Zuo:

This sort of exercise is probably not necessary for people with simple minds, as they can relax their brain easily. They could probably learn it more easily, but for that reason don’t really need it. But it is necessary for those with more complex minds, to help them to relax. And they will probably have struggles to learn to do it, because their complex mind won’t stop! The Monkey King stories are very good on this.

It cannot really be taught. Because it is so simple, it only takes five minutes to explain and then you just have to go and do it. Most ‘teachers’ and books are therefore inventing things to keep your attention and earn money by making up all sorts of complexities and stories to make it seem as if they have something to teach.

Everybody has to find their own way with it; the only ‘secret’ is just to do it constantly; it will do you some good; don’t expect any particular effects or great results.