a zen buddhist monk's blog about things almost zen and telling it the way it is - zen or not (yet)

October 24, 2008

do as i say not as i do

how many times have you seen someone do exactly what the've just told you not to do?

buddhism and zen are about living the truth your way - don't let others tell you how to do it, probably they don't know either or are only passing on the platitudes of their teachers - read, study, sit zazen wherever and whenever, with whoever - read as many different teachers as possible and follow what you feel is right!

“Zen is not some kind of excitement, but concentration on our usual everyday routine.” - Shunryu Suzuki

“Before enlightenment chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood and carry water.” - Wu Li

“We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.” - Thich Nhat Hanh

"Always act with others. Do not put yourself above others by acting differently. Arrogance is not permitted." - Seung Sahn

In original nature
There is no this and that.

The great round mirror
Has no likes or dislikes.


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