It has been suggested that simplicity is the answer, does this quote epitomize this statement?

Question

There is really nothing you must be and there is nothing you must do. There is really nothing you must have and there is nothing you must know. There is really nothing you must become. However, it helps to understand that fire burns, and when it rains, the earth gets wet.

-Zen saying

Namaste

Blessings

Peace ad Love

Answer 1

No, honestly, I don't think it does. It's too wordy.

Here's one for you that is nice and simple:

"Love God, and love your neighbor as yourself."

Answer 2

In Zen buddhism, there is never a single "right" answer; the purpose of their sayings, their koans and their poetry is to make the acolyte think. Once you have figured out the "right" answer (in Zen terms), you have transcended the question and realize that what the question asked was never important.


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