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Quote by Shunryu Suzuki

“All descriptions of reality are limited expressions of the world of emptiness. Yet we attach to the descriptions and think they are reality. That is a mistake.”

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Shunryu Suzuki

Shunryu Suzuki, born on May 18, 1904, was a renowned Zen master from Japan. He played a significant role in spreading Zen culture in the Western world. more

“When you are practicing zazen, do not try to stop your thinking. Let it stop by itself. If something comes into your mind, let it come in, and let it go out. It will not stay long. When you try to stop your thinking, it means you are bothered by it. Do not be bothered by anything. It appears as if something comes from outside your mind, but actually it is only the waves of your mind, and if you are not bothered by the waves, gradually they will become calmer and calmer.”

Ifs Thinking Trying Mind Mean Long Wave Let It Go Bothered Calmer Not Bothered

Book:Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

Source: Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

“The purpose of studying Buddhism is not to study Buddhism, but to study ourselves.”

Purpose Study Buddhism

Book:Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

Source: Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

“Zen is not some fancy, special art of living. Our teaching is just to live, always in reality, in its exact sense. To make our effort, moment after moment, is our way.”

Way Art Moments Reality Effort Teaching Special Fancy Art Of Living

Book:Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

Source: Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind