Zen Quotes

Zen Quotes

    • Zazen is the ultimate practice. This is indeed the True Self. The Buddhadharma is not to be sought outside of this.
    • Just practice good, do good for others, without thinking of making yourself known so that you may gain reward. Really bring benefit to others, gaining nothing for yourself. This is the primary requisite for breaking free of attachments to the Self.
    • Something you want badly enough can always be gained. No matter how fierce the enemy, how remote the beautiful lady, or how carefully guarded the treasure, there is always a means to the goal for the earnest seeker. The unseen help of the guardian gods of heaven and earth assure fulfillment.
    • People who truly follow the Way would do well to conceal the fact that they are Buddhists.


    • In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's there are few.
    • If you take pride in your attainment or become discouraged because of your idealistic effort, your practice will confine you by a thick wall.

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    • Communication is — start by understanding - your own understanding about people. Even though you want them to understand you, you know, it is — unless you understand people, it is almost impossible. Don't you think so? Only when you understand people, they may understand you. So even though you do not say anything, if you understand people there is some communication.


    • Natural mind like the Autumn moon
    • Reflected on a clear jade lake.
    • Nothing like it
    • How to explain it? - Han Shan


    • When you seek it, you cannot find it.
    • Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.
    • Let go over a cliff, die completely, and then come back to life - after that you cannot be deceived.


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