“Happiness is the absence of the striving for happiness.”
Chuang Tzu
Tag: Zen
The sword that kills the man Is the…
The sword that kills the man
Is the sword that saves the man.
Zen flesh, Zen Bones
“We gain enlightenment like the moon reflecting in…
“We gain enlightenment like the moon reflecting in the water. The moon does not get wet, nor is the water broken. Although its light is wide and great, the moon is reflected even in a puddle an inch wide. The whole moon and the whole sky are reflected in a drop of dew in the grass.”
Dōgen Zenji
The purpose of a fishtrap is to catch…
The purpose of a fishtrap is to catch fish, and when the fish are caught, the trap is forgotten.
The purpose of a rabbit snare is to catch rabbits. When the rabbits are caught, the snare is forgotten.
The purpose of words is to convey ideas. When the ideas are grasped, the words are forgotten.
Where can I find a man who has forgotten words? He is the one I would like to talk to.
Chuang-Tsu
Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing…
Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery