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Originally posted by pdbbonsai
Zen qualities: This ancient yew transplanted from the wild retains a high degree of naturalness, providing a powerful subject for contemplation and meditation. The stunning contrast between the brilliant bleached white of the trunk and the fresh, vital spring green of the needles brings to mind Zen concepts of rebirth and life giving force.
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Looks like Bull$hit with a capital B, to me.
Zen concepts of rebirth and life-giving force? Just what the hell is the author talking about? Exchange the word "Zen" for anything you want and it still makes just as much sense:
"...brings to mind the Pagan concepts of rebirth and life-giving force"
"...brings to mind the Christian concepts of rebirth and life-giving force."
"...brings to mind the Kirkegaardian concepts of rebirth and life-giving force."
"...brings to mind the New-Age concepts of rebirth and life-giving force."
"...brings to mind the Age-Old concepts of rebirth and life-giving force."
And so on, and so forth. Sounds like the grad students I used to know who'd go over to the undergraduate vegan co-op with a pocket full of the kind bud to spout a bunch of this pseudo-philosophical eastern mysticism and thereby pick up chicks. Good stuff.
Best wishes,
Carl