“serene illumination, or just sitting, is not a technique, or a means to some resulting higher state of consciousness, or any particular state of being. Just sitting, one simply meets the immediate present. Desiring some flashy experience, or anything more or other than 'this' is mere worldly vanity and craving.” MeanStatesConsciousnessParticularHigherSittingExperienceMereTechniqueVanityWorldlyCravingIlluminationSereneStates Of ConsciousnessFlashy Book:The Art of Just Sitting: Essential Writings on the Zen Practice of Shikantaza (Large Print 16pt) Source: The Art of Just Sitting: Essential Writings on the Zen Practice of Shikantaza (Large Print 16pt)
“To be still means to empty yourself from the incessant flow of thoughts and create a state of consciousness that is open and receptive.” MeanStillsStatesConsciousnessFlowEmptyEmptinessStillnessReceptiveIncessantStates Of Consciousness Author:John Daido Loori
“To be simple means to make a choice about what's important, and let go of all the rest. When we are able to do this, our vision expands, our heads clear, and we can better see the details of our lives in all their incredible wonder and beauty.” LifeInspirationalMindMeanImportantAbleChoicesSimpleWonderBeautyVisionClearOur LivesWonderfulSeeingLetting GoIncrediblesDetailsExpansionWhat's Important Book:The Zen of Creativity: Cultivating Your Artistic Life Source: The Zen of Creativity: Cultivating Your Artistic Life
