October 2017

Suzuki Roshi

‘If you cling to an idea you create, like a self, or an objective reality, you…
Katagiri Roshi

‘If I say, “When you do zazen you become buddha,” that is beautiful, but it is…
Mitsu Suzuki

Learning to be “nothing special” day by day – autumn deepens — Another book that I…
Ta Hui

‘In my place there’s no doctrine to be given to people. I just wrap up the…
Something Special

This post first appeared on my Patreon page: Way-seeking mind talks are a common occurrence at…
Shodo Harada

‘In Zen we do not compliment and flatter and build someone up. In Zen we teach…
Sekkei Harada

‘One must abandon all learning when practicing Zen. Our practice must be such that each breath…
The Sea, The Sea

I managed to miss Storm Ophelia passing across the British Isles last week when I flew…
Dogen

‘Each person naturally receives his allotted share in his life. He need not think of it,…
Kai Kazuko

All through the rocks, through the roots of trees Water comes pouring down Smoothly, without complaining.…