Hakuin Ekaku (1686-1769) was a renowned Japanese Zen monk, artist, calligrapher, painter, and poet. His works had a profound impact on Japanese Zen art, particularly known for his unique style of Zen painting.
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“From the sea of effortlessness, let your great uncaused compassion shine forth.”
“Meditation in action is endlessly more important than meditation in stillness.”
“Contemplation within activity is a million times better than contemplation within stillness.”
“Should you desire the great tranquility prepare to sweat white beads.”
“You know the sound of two hands clapping; tell me, what is the sound of one hand?”
“What is the sound of one hand?”
Source: The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin: A Translation of the Sokko-roku Kaien-fusetsu
“If only you could hear the sound of snow”
Source: Wild Ivy: The Spiritual Autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin
“At the bottom of great doubt lies great awakening. If you doubt fully, you will awaken fully.”
“Meditation in the midst of activity is a thousand times superior to meditation in stillness.”