“Even though flowers fall, don't regret it. Even though weeds grow, don't hate them. Don't arouse the passions of attraction and repulsion, hating and loving. If only we don't arouse the passions, the falling of flowers and the growing of weeds as they are is manifest absolute reality.”
Quote by Hakuun Yasutani
Work
Flowers Fall: A Commentary on Dōgen's Genjōkōan
This book delves into the profound teachings of Dōgen's Genjōkōan, a seminal text in Zen Buddhism. It provides a detailed analysis and commentary, offering readers a deeper understanding of the text's significance and its impact on Zen practice and philosophy. more
Author
Hakuun Yasutani
Hakuun Yasutani, born in 1885, was a mysterious figure in Japan. His identity and profession remain unclear to this day, but he holds a certain level of notability in Japanese culture. more
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