6 quotes
Nothing we see or hear is perfect. But right there in the imperfection is perfect reality.
Not Always So: Practicing the True Spirit of Zen (2002)
Instead of respecting things, we want to use them for ourselves and if it is difficult to use them, we want to conquer them.
Not Always So: Practicing the True Spirit of Zen (2002)
All descriptions of reality are limited expressions of the world of emptiness. Yet we attach to the descriptions and think they are reality. That is a mistake.
Not Always So: Practicing the True Spirit of Zen (2002)
When we do not expect anything we can be ourselves. That is our way, to live fully in each moment of time.
Not Always So: Practicing the True Spirit of Zen (2002)
Real Freedom is to not feel limited when wearing this Zen robe, this troublesome formal robe. Similarly, in our busy life we should wear this civilization without being bothered by it, without ignoring it, without being caught by it.
Not Always So: Practicing the True Spirit of Zen (2002)
It is a big mistake to think that the best way to express yourself is to do whatever you want, acting as you please. This is not expressing yourself. If you know what to do exactly, and you do it, then you can express yourself fully.
Not Always So: Practicing the True Spirit of Zen (2002)