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“Everything we do involves everything, even to the last reaches of the universe. This moment is eternal. This is what we have to devote ourselves to wholeheartedly.”

Book:To You: Zen Sayings of Kodo Sawaki

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To You: Zen Sayings of Kodo Sawaki

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Kodo Sawaki

Limited information is available about Kodo Sawaki, who was an individual of an unknown profession in the 20th century. His life experience, achievements, and impact are not well-documented. more

“It is said that life is of small account compared to right-mindedness; in truth, it is right-mindedness that is most esteemed. Nothing is more precious than life, yet at the moment when we must throw away this valued life and stand on right-mindedness, there is nothing more highly esteemed than right-mindedness. Looking carefully at the world, we can see that there are many people who throw away their lives lightly, but do you suppose that one person in a thousand would die for right-mindedness? It would seem that, among the humble servant class, contrary to what you might expect, there are many who would. Yet, it would be difficult for people who think themselves wise to do the same.”

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Book:The unfettered mind: writings of the Zen master to the sword master

Source: The unfettered mind: writings of the Zen master to the sword master

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“Zen is when the neighbours think you've completely lost it!”

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Author:Zen Splasher

“There is a Zen saying that states: everything is okay as it is. This realization can only be understood from the broadest viewpoint possible, as one would naturally look at the state of the world right in front of their eyes and not believe anything to be okay at all. We are all fragments of the Source that have chosen to have an experience outside of Source and play different roles in a theatrical play of sorts. Some will play heroes and some will play villains; without all the characters, there wouldn’t be a play to enjoy. No play lasts forever, as that would cease to be entertaining and become boring. When the play is over, the curtain will fall. When the curtain rises, all of the players will be holding hands and congratulating each other on their well-played characters. Then they will depart the stage and go backstage to reconnect with Source. However, some method actors get stuck in their characters after the play is over and need a cleansing Source bath to remember who they are. So seen from the highest possible big-picture scenario, everything is okay as it is.”

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