‘To become a great vessel, it is important not to put into it any errors of others.’
Zen Master Rinzai
Buddhism Now
Morning Meditaton — Do you want to know Manjusri?
‘Do you want to know Manjusri? He is here right before your eyes functioning ceaselessly without change, This is the living Manjusri.’
Zen Master Rinzai
Morning Meditaton — A moment of anger in your heart.
‘A moment of anger in your heart is burning in fire.
Realising this, you’ll no longer be at the mercy of circumstance.’
Zen Master Rinzai
Morning Meditaton — A moment of doubt in your heart.
‘A moment of doubt in your heart is being obstructed by earth. Realising this, you’ll no longer be at the mercy of circumstance.’
Zen Master Rinzai
Morning Meditaton — Taste the tea from the place which is both the highest and deepest.
‘The monk should remain deeply introspective, without making any mistake and taste the tea from the place which is both the highest and deepest.’
Sonhae Sunim
Morning Meditaton — Understanding life and death.
‘Understanding life and death — free to come and go—free from fear of death. No need to look for worthiness it will arise of itself.’
Zen Master Rinzai
Afternoon Meditaton — Have you eaten breakfast?
A monk said to Joshu: ‘I have just entered the monastery. Please teach me.’
Joshu said, `Have you eaten breakfast?’
The monk said, `Yes, I have.’
`Then wash your bowls and put them away,’ said Joshu.
Zen Master Rinzai
Morning Meditaton — The strength of our vows.
‘The strength of our vows will depend upon our compassion.’
Zen Master Torei Enji
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