‘Accepting the moment “now”, nothing was gained and nothing was thrown away.’
Harada Sekkei Roshi
Chan / Seon / Zen
Morning meditation — What is the most tormenting thing in this world?
‘Tung-Shan asked, “What is the most tormenting thing in this world?”
“Hell is the most tormenting thing,” answered the monk.
“Not so. When that which is draped in these robe threads is unaware of the Great Matter, that I call the most tormenting thing”.’
Tung-Shan
Morning meditation — There is a Zen saying.
‘There is a Zen saying: ‘‘I have a Buddhist sutra. When I open it, I can find not one single character within it. It is written without ink and without paper. But from time immemorial it has radiated light’’.’
Jisu Sunim
Morning meditation — Suddenly, at that very moment.
‘Suddenly, at that very moment, a very strong sense arose within my whole body and mind. I realised then that attachment is suffering.’
Beopjeong Sunim
Morning Meditation — When you turn within.
‘When you turn within and drop off everything completely, realisation occurs.’
Hongzhi Zhengjue
Morning meditation — There is something urging you to look deeper.
‘There is something urging you to look deeper, something which seeks to be known. Don’t you see it yet?’
Harada Tangen Roshi
Morning meditation — You too are perfectly protected.
‘You too are perfectly protected. It just isn’t obvious to you. You are receiving all the care, protection and guidance and love of all the universe. You just haven’t been able to see it yet, but you will.’
Harada Tangen Roshi
Morning meditation — That is what is called peace.
‘You must neither postulate a mind, nor try to compel a state of peace. That is what is called peace.’
Zen Master Niutou
