Shundo David Haye – Zen Priest

‘It is necessary for you to follow some rules, you know. And you should have some purpose. We say “gan” [pranidhana, vows to some particular end]. Gan means to have some purpose. For Buddhists, to save all sentient being, even though it is not possible. To save them all, is our final desire. Our effort should be directed to that direction. So, if the purpose of [laughs] making garden is to help hungry people [laughs], you see, you should protect the plant from hail and insects.’ (from the Suzuki Roshi Archive)

I am assembling quotes for the class which starts on Saturday.