Do not be amazed by the true dragon.
DOGENJust as parents care for their children, you should bear in mind the whole universe.
More Dogen Quotes
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Yet you must not cling to the words of the old sages either; they, too, may not be right. Even if you believe them, you should be alert so that, in the event that something superior comes along, you may follow that.
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Zazen is an activity that is an extension of the universe. Zazen is not the life of an individual, it’s the universe that’s breathing.
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Students today should live fully every moment of time. This dew-like life fades away; time speeds swiftly. In this short life of ours, avoid involvement in superfluous things and just study the Way.
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Students, when you want to say something, think about it three times before you say it. Speak only if your words will benefit yourselves and others. Do not speak if it brings no benefit.
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People who truly follow the Way would do well to conceal the fact that they are Buddhists.
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Cease from practice based on intellectual understanding, pursuing words, and following after speech.
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We must always be disturbed by the truth.
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Realization doesn’t destroy the individual any more than the reflection of the moon breaks a drop of water. A drop of water can reflect the whole sky.
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Those who seek the easy way do not seek the true way.
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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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To start from the self and try to understand all things is delusion. To let the self be awakened by all things is enlightenment.
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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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When both body and mind are at peace, all things appear as they are: perfect, complete, lacking nothing.
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There are mountains hidden in mountains. There are mountains hidden in hiddenness. This is complete understanding.
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If you cannot find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?
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