Apr 1, 2013
Path to perfection: A long time student told the master that he felt he was close to becoming enlightened. “Have you been practicing a long time?” asked the master. “Yes, master“ replied the student. “Have you been diligent in your work?” inquired the master. “Oh...
Dec 5, 2012
The Zen Mind: A renowned Zen master said that his greatest teaching was this: “Buddha is your own mind”. So impressed by how profound this idea was, one monk decided to leave the monastery and retreat into the wilderness to meditate on this insight. There he...
Sep 2, 2011
A lesson in Zen. A student had grown tired of his work routine sweeping the floors. One day he asked the Master, “When are you going to teach me about Zen?” The master smiled and said, “I already am teaching you” and he handed the student the...
Jun 5, 2011
Learn to be master of the mind Rather than mastered by mind.
