Why did the Zen master Shunryu Suzuki believe that we must have a "beginner's mind?"

A. because the "beginner" has a meditative brain that is neurally much more active and more resilient in neuroplasticity than are the brains of people who do not meditate
B. because you cannot add knowledge to a mind that's full, just as you cannot add more water to a cup that is full to the brim
C. because the beginner's mind is a critically open mind
D. All of these answers are correct.


Answer: D

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