What follows is a stream of consciousness contemplation with myself.

Belief=predisposition=prejudice (in broadest definition)=closed mind.

Letting go=Endless possibilities

Belief=clinging

Can one live without belief in something?

Does zen eschew all belief?  It would have to, wouldn't it? Especially considering that what is is all that is, regardless of anyone's belief.

Does then perception=belief? I suppose that's too broad an application, as not ALL perception would consitute belief. Perhaps the enlightened mind would not fall into such a trap. But if perception is reality is perception, is not reality, then, just a belief?

Belief=predisposition=prejudice=closed mind.