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What is Zen?
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What is Zen? "Zen arises spontaneously, naturally, out of the human heart. It is not a special revelation to any person, class, or nation." "Zen is the essence of Christianity, of Buddhism, of culture, of... More »
Beginner's Mind
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Beginner's mind "The goal of practice is to always keep our beginner's mind. The most important thing is not to be dualistic. Our "original mind" includes everything within itself. It is always rich and sufficient within itself. ... More »
The present moment
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The present moment "There is surely nothing other than the single purpose of the present moment. A man's whole life is a succesion of moment after moment. If one fully understands the present moment, there... More »
Japan's Spiritual Heart
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The Essence of Shinto "The union of the sacred and the mundane is a distinctive feature of Shinto. Shinto is the consciousness underlying the Japanese mentality, the foundation for Japanese culture and values. In Shinto,... More »
Teaism and imperfection
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Teaism and imperfection "Teaism is a cult founded on the adoration of the beautiful among the sordid facts of everyday existence. It is essentially a worship of the Imperfect, as it is a tender attempt... More »
May 1938
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May 1938 'Looking for serenity you have come to the monastery. Looking for serenity I am leaving the monastery. Kwatz! Stop running about seeking! The dusty affairs of the world fill the day, fill the... More »
Dragons and big words
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Dragons In China there was once a man who liked pictures of dragons, and his clothing and furnishings were all designed accordingly. His deep affection for dragons was brought to the attention of the dragon... More »
Buddhism
August 2008 