Shundo David Haye – Zen Priest

‘We should find out Buddha right here, you know. But it does not mean to sacrifice our life which we have present– which we have now. It means to live in eternal present without sacrificing anything, without appreciating this moment as an eternal present. In this way, we can believe– firmly believe in our teaching no matter whatever viewpoint you take, no matter what kind of view of life you have. As long as you have this truth, there is nothing to be astonished [about].’ (from the Suzuki Roshi Archive)