‘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
Buddhism Now
Morning Meditation — 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 Meditation — 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 Meditation — The strength of our vows.
‘The strength of our vows will depend upon our compassion.’
Zen Master Torei Enji
Morning Meditation — If someone asks me about Bodhisattvas.
‘If someone asks me about Bodhisattvas, I appear in a state of compassion.’
Zen Master Rinzai
Afternoon Meditation — If someone asks me where to look for Buddha.
‘If someone asks me where to look for Buddha, I will show myself in a state of purity.’
Zen Master Rinzai
Morning Meditation — If someone asks me about Bodhi.
‘If someone asks me about Bodhi, I respond by showing a state of pure mystery.’
Zen Master Rinzai
Morning Meditation — And if someone questions me on Nirvana.
‘And if someone questions me on Nirvana, I show a state of quiet calm.’
Zen Master Rinzai
Buddhism now 