A student once asked master Bassui, ‘Are you saying that someone who sees his own nature and is free from delusion is innocent of error, even if he does something which breaks the Buddhist precepts?’ He replied, ‘If someone’s actions come from their essential nature, how could they be breaking the precepts?’
Tag: Zen
I haven’t got any Buddhism I live by…
I haven’t got any Buddhism. I live by letting things happen.
Dogen
Buddhism has no room for special effort Just…
Buddhism has no room for special effort. Just be ordinary and nothing special. Eat and drink, then move your bowels and pass water, and when you’re tired go to sleep. Fools will find me ridiculous, but the wise will understand.
Lin-Chi
Here it is right now Start thinking about…
Here it is – right now. Start thinking about it and you miss it.
Huang-Po
You can’t prevent time passing When something has…
You can’t prevent time passing. When something has passed, why do thoughts still loiter?
Ryokan