Coming, going, the waterbirds, don’t leave a trace, don’t follow a path.
DOGENNothing in the entire universe is hidden.
More Dogen Quotes
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Prefer to be defeated in the presence of the wise than to excel among fools.
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To escape from the world means that one’s mind is not concerned with the opinions of the world.
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The true person is Not anyone in particular; But like the deep blue color Of the limitless sky, It is everyone, Everywhere in the world.
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Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. Each of us should strive to awaken. Awaken. Take heed, do not squander your life.
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Something you want badly enough can always be gained. No matter how fierce the enemy, how remote the beautiful lady, or how carefully guarded the treasure, there is always a means to the goal for the earnest seeker. The unseen help of the guardian gods of heaven and earth assure fulfillment.
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If you do not get it from yourself, where will you go for it?
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Sitting is the gateway of truth to total liberation.
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A fool sees himself as another, but a wise man sees others as himself.
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Look for Buddha outside your own mind, and Buddha becomes the devil.
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One must be deeply aware of the impermanence of the world.
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Cease from practice based on intellectual understanding, pursuing words, and following after speech.
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Enlightenment is intimacy with all things.
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There are those who, attracted by grass, flowers, mountains, and waters, flow into the Buddha Way.
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Do not follow the ideas of others, but learn to listen to the voice within yourself. Your body and mind will become clear and you will realize the unity of all things.
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Practice and enlightenment are not two.
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