Don’t be troubled by things that have not yet happened.Think only about what is happening now. Fears about the future are futile. Intangible.
I Read Zen StoriesOne time, Huike shared his troubles with Bodhidharma. ‘My mind is always filled with anxiety. Please help me to quieten it.’ Bodhidharma replied, ‘I will calm these anxieties for you. But first, will you bring them to me? If you can set them before... See More »
Zennish replenish [I Like Zen Poetry]Truth The truth is I'm alive. But I stopped breathing A long time ago.
Postcard posings [I Like Zen Poetry]Morning Mantra My new morning mantra; I am a warrior goddess and I woke up today to slay.
I Read Zen StoriesOnce there was a monk who was an expert on the Diamond Sutra, and as books were very valuable in his day, he carried the only copy in his part of the world on his back. He was widely sought after for his readings and insight into the Diamond Sutra,... See More »
I Read Zen StoriesThe psychiatrist asks the Zen Master, "How do you deal with neurotics?" The Zen Master replies, "I get them to the point where they can't ask anymore questions". xD
I Read Zen StoriesNan-in, a Japanese master during the Meiji era (1868-1912), received a university professor who came to inquire about Zen. Nan-in served tea. He poured his visitor’s cup full, and then kept on pouring. The professor watched the overflow until he no... See More »
I Read Zen StoriesA martial arts student went to his teacher and said earnestly, “I am devoted to studying your martial system. How long will it take me to master it.” The teacher’s reply was casual, “Ten years.” Impatiently, the student answered, “But I want to... See More »
