Wow there is a lot of misinformation here, especially about Zen.
If making beautiful things is encouraging attachment then I guess all of the Zen poets and painters weren't (and aren't) very Zen either. Nor are the architects, florists or writers.
And to say that he wasn't or couldn't be a Buddhist simply because he had imperfections and flaws? What?!
Also, look up Vimalakirti. You don't need to renounce the world and material possessions to be a 'good' Buddhist, whatever that is.
If making beautiful things is encouraging attachment then I guess all of the Zen poets and painters weren't (and aren't) very Zen either. Nor are the architects, florists or writers.
And to say that he wasn't or couldn't be a Buddhist simply because he had imperfections and flaws? What?!
Also, look up Vimalakirti. You don't need to renounce the world and material possessions to be a 'good' Buddhist, whatever that is.