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,
enlightenment can show through man, and it will not be something that is so big man cannot handle it. Enlightenment knows how to fit itself into the smallest of men. To continue, there is no real obstacle for enlightenment because it is so powerful, just like the dewdrop does not stop the reflection of the moon. So, no matter how impure men may be, they can still achieve enlightenment if they choose to one day purify themselves. Enlightenment is something that any man can achieve. Enlightenment is higher than man and the higher something is, the deeper it is. It is not limited to a certain number of men. Enlightenment is so high and vast that all men can achieve it. Overall, this section represents the vastness and unaffectedness of Enlightenment. It is something that all men can if only one puts in the work.