Which is NOT true of Zen concepts of the self?
A) Zen practitioners work to develop awareness of the self.
B) Zen stresses being in harmony with one's surroundings.
C) The self is considered a social fiction that gets in the way of truly experiencing life.
D) The self is a problem that distorts perception of events and relationships.

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Zen Buddhism indeed emphasizes the development of awareness, but it is more about the awareness of the present moment and the dissolution of the ego or self, rather than developing an awareness of the self as an entity. Choices B, C, and D accurately reflect Zen concepts regarding the self and its perceived limitations or illusions.

Which Is NOT True of Zen Concepts of the Self