Shundo David Haye – Zen Priest

June 2017

  • Jisho Warner

    ‘Speaking dharma happens in myriad ways, in all kinds of actions, not only those that issue…

  • Everyone is Illuminated

    ‘Always acting alone, walking alone, The enlightened travel the same road of freedom. The tune is ancient,…

  • Suzuki Roshi

    ‘Our practice is not just effort. You come here and study or practice zazen so that…

  • Dogen

    ‘Dropping off body and mind is good practice. Make a vigorous effort to pierce your nostrils.…

  • All the Objects of the Senses Interact

    ‘Wondrous! Marvelous! The teachings of the insentient are inconceivable. If you listen with the ears, you…

  • Daowu

    ‘When Shishuang met Daowu, he said, “What is the transcendent wisdom that meets the eye?” Daowu…

  • Setcho

    Hearing, seeing, touching and knowing are not one and one; Mountains and rivers should not be…

  • Touzi Datong

    A monk asked, “What about when the golden manacles are not open?” Touzi said, “They are…

  • The Fundamental Point

    ‘Zen master Baoche of Mount Mayu was fanning himself. A monk approached and said, “Master, the…

  • Eido Frances Carney

    ‘What do we do with our lives when we get off the cushion? This is the…