Which Is NOT True of Zen Concepts of the Self

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT true of Zen concepts of the self?

• A) Zen practitioners work to develop awareness of the self.
• B) Zen stresses being in harmony with one's surroundings.
• C) The self is considered a social fiction that gets in the way of truly experiencing life.
• D) The self is a problem that distorts perception of events and relationships.

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