The Way of Zen by Alan Wattsby Parker on TwosAction without wisdom, without clear awareness of the world as it really is, can never improve anything.As muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone, it could be argued that those who sit quietly and do nothing are making one of the best possible contributions to a world in turmoil.The beginner is advised to accustom himself to the stillness by doing nothing more than counting his breaths from one to ten, over and over again, until the sensation of sitting without comment becomes effortless and natural.