"The Three Pillars of Zen" Quotes
A comprehensive guide to Zen practice, exploring the three core elements of zazen, kôan study, and the moral and ethical teachings of Zen Buddhism.
buddhism | 480 pages | Published in NaN
Quotes
To see things as they are is to see things as they are not.
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few.
When you are sitting, sit. When you are walking, walk. When you are eating, eat.
The only way to light one candle is to blow out another.
Enlightenment is like the moon reflected on the water. The moon does not get wet, nor is the water broken.
The present moment is the only moment available to us, and it is the door to all moments.
The essence of Zen is to be found in its name, which means 'meditation'.
The way to do is to be.
When hungry, eat your rice; when tired, close your eyes. Fools may laugh at me, but wise men will know what I mean.
The Zen master's life is one continuous mistake.
