The Importance Of Writing In The Genjo Koan

Pick any of the writings in the Genjo Koan and think about it – really think hard. After you have done so, reflect on its subtle distinctions.
Regarding the paragraph about the fullness of enlightenment, the moon represents man, and the water represents enlightenment. Just as the moon does not get wet by reflecting in the water, neither do the impurities of man taint enlightenment. So, the moon is not affected by reflecting in the water, rather it is simply reflecting its greatness on the water. Enlightenment shows its greatness through man without being affected. To continue, even though the moon is so vast, is does not cause the water to part. Although men are so small and enlightenment is big, enlightenment can still fit into a man. Therefore,