To be a good Zen Buddhist it is not enough to follow the teaching of its founder; we have to experience the Buddha’s experience.
D.T. SUZUKIIf you wish to know yourself observe how others act. If you wish to understand others look into your own heart.
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You scholars, you’re in communication with the devil.
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When people tell me nothing has changed, I say come walk in my shoes and I will show you change.
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As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.
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It is always a mistake to be plain-spoken.
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If we have nothing material to give, we can offer our attention, our energy, our appreciation. The world needs us. It doesn’t deplete us to give.
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He lives as though death shall never come to him – but dies in a way as if he were never born.
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I tell everyone very plainly that I take bribes, but what kind of bribes? Why, greyhound puppies. That’s a totally different matter.
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Nothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
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You lose with potential. You win with performance.
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If you take a wrong step but you’re still in that football position, you can just react and change directions. I think for the most part young guys need to work on their football position.
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God inclines to shower His graces upon us, but our perverted will is a barrier to His generosity.
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