A book in two parts by a Western practitioner of Zen Buddhism. The first part, …
The thing to remember is that Zen evolved a system which had for its object the shattering of the logical framework of conceptual thought. With the mind clear of preconceptions, having ceased to hold opinions, the successful exponent of this technique would experience a turning about in consciousness, or unification with a wider range of awareness. He would “see into his own self-nature”.
— The goose is out by William John Gabb (Page 65)
― Gabb W. J., ‘Chapter 9 - In which crutches are kicked from under’ The Goose is Out, The Buddhist Society, 1956, p.65