“Friends in the Dharma, be satisfied with your own heads. Do not put any false heads above your own. Then, minute after minute, watch your step closely.”
Quote by Nyogen Senzaki
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The Iron Flute: 100 Zen Koans
This book presents a selection of 100 Zen Koans, traditional sayings that encapsulate the core teachings of Zen Buddhism. Each koan is designed to provoke deep reflection and insight, inviting readers to engage with the profound wisdom of this ancient tradition. more
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Nyogen Senzaki
Nyogen Senzaki, a significant figure in the 20th-century Japanese Zen Buddhism, was born in 1876 and passed away on May 7, 1958. His life and teachings have had a profound impact on posterity. more
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