Mud and Water: The Collected Teachings... A source page for quotes linked to Bassui Tokusho. 0 quotes
“My true desire is to relieve others of their pain, though I myself may fall into hell.” MayPainDesireFallHell Book:Mud and Water: The Collected Teachings of Zen Master Bassui Source: Mud and Water: The Collected Teachings of Zen Master Bassui
“Reciting part of a sutra with the desire to benefit others is like reciting a recipe in the hope it will prevent people from starving.” PeopleDesireBenefitsRecipesStarvingReciting Book:Mud and Water: The Collected Teachings of Zen Master Bassui Source: Mud and Water: The Collected Teachings of Zen Master Bassui
“The true meaning of the precepts is that one should refrain not only from drinking alcohol but also from getting drunk on nirvana.” ShouldDrinkingAlcoholDrunkBuddhistRefrainDrinking AlcoholTrue MeaningGetting Drunk Author:Bassui Tokusho
“All words and sayings gently turn, returning to the self.” SelfTurns Book:Mud and Water: The Collected Teachings of Zen Master Bassui Source: Mud and Water: The Collected Teachings of Zen Master Bassui