“It is possible to do something, and to do something meticulously and completely with out creating a goal... all nature works this way.” WayGoalCreating Author:John Daido Loori
“In transmitting the dharma, there is neither explanation nor teaching; there is neighter hearing nor attainment. Since explanations never really explains, nor are they able to teach, why talk about it? Since listening isn't really hearing or attaining anything, then why listen? But say, since it cannot be explained or heard, how can you enter the Way? But down the bagagge, take of the blinders, and see for yourself that this very place is the valley of the endless spring, this very body is the body of the universe. At such a time, who is it who can accompany this?” WayBodyAbleUniverseTeachHeardTeachingListeningSpringHearingEndlessExplanationValleysDharmaAttainmentAccompanyBlinders Author:John Daido Loori
“If you know the music the moment the violin string begins to vibrate, then you know how to navigate through the forest of brambles and entanglements with freedom and ease. If, on the other hand, you think that with practice the forest of brambles and entanglements will altogether disappear, then right from the beginning you are hopelessly entangled and won't find your way.” IfsThinkingKnowsWayMomentsHandsFreedomMusicPracticeKnow HowDisappearForestsEaseStringsViolinNavigateVibrateEntanglement Book:The True Dharma Eye: Zen Master Dogen's Three Hundred Koans Source: The True Dharma Eye: Zen Master Dogen's Three Hundred Koans
