Just think of the trees: they let the birds perch and fly, with no intention…
Category: koan
In Zen Buddhism, enigmatic or paradoxical questions used by teachers to develop students’ intuition. Also refers to religious problems encountered in daily life.
Ulcers
When you’re deluded, every statement is an ulcer; when you’re enlightened, every word is wisdom….
Method as a silvery stream
Be soft in your practice. Think of the method as a fine silvery stream, not…
Winter
In winter, the seven stars walk upon a crystal forest – Soen Nakagawa.
The penetrating sword
The penetrating brilliance Of swords Wielded by followers of the Way Strikes at the enemy…
attaining happiness
I cannot tell if what the world considers ‘happiness’ is happiness or not. All I…
poison zen
Eyes blinded by three poisons, Yet once all ties are cut, How restful. Wicker hat…
Seasons
Summer at its height and snow on the rocks! The death of winter and the…
Seasons
Spring has its hundred flowers, Autumn has its many moons. Summer has cool winds, Winter…
My mind remains wide
My hut settled among neighbors, I ignore the noise of horses and carts. You ask…