‘A monk asked, “What is the essential meaning of Buddhism?”
Mazu said, “What is the meaning of this moment?”’
Mazu Daoyi
Mazu Dao-I
Morning meditation: The acclaimed greatness of a Zen master.
‘The acclaimed greatness of a Zen master does not arise simply from his or her message.’
Mazu Daoyi
Morning meditation: The Mind-Grown.
‘The mind-grown responds to conditions.
Bodhi is only peace.
When there is no obstruction in worldly affairs or principles, then birth is non birth.’
Mazu Daoyi
Part 3 Zazenshin: Acupuncture Needle of Zazen, by Shohaku Okumura
Baso came to a realisation and his mind was transcendent. After this encounter, he became Nangaku’s student and practised with him for ten years.
Buddhism now 