To study the self with your(the) self is the way of the Zen-Student. Now what does it mean "to study the self with your(the) self"? It means this: sit down yourself with a correct posture and let all your thoughts go, just breath, concentrate on your breathing. If you have problems with concentration - don´t worry or be angry about it. Just breath, concentrate on your breathing. Now do this for many, many years. The meaning of everything (BUDDHA MEANING) will appear for instance the meaning of "window" or the meaning of "apple". Now what does it mean "to study the self with your(the) self"? It means when the meaning of what it means will appear, it will appear. If not it will not appear - don´t worry about that. Just sit down yourself with a correct posture and breath...