Quotes for All
If we had the consciousness of a cat or a dog, we would have it in us to become perfect Zen masters. We could gnaw on a bone, take a nap, play with a spider until we killed it, get our litter just right, and be innocently and serenely present. Meaning would mean nothing to … Read more
Zen masters say you cannot see your reflection in running water, only in still water. Elizabeth Gilbert
The story of the Zen Master whose only response was always \”Is that so?\” shows the good that comes through inner nonresistance to events, that is to say, being at one with what happens. The story of the man whose comment was invariably a laconic \”Maybe\” illustrates the wisdom of nonjudgment, and the story of … Read more
I have lived with several Zen masters — all of them cats. Eckhart Tolle
Nonresistance, nonjudgment, and nonattachment are the three aspects of true freedom and enlightened living. Eckhart Tolle
The samurais were very interested in Zen because they admired the tremendous precision that the Zen Masters had, their lack of fear and pain and their absolute lack of fear of death. Frederick Lenz
Happiness only comes when you let go of who you think you are. If you think you’re wealthy and powerful and noble and truthful or horrible and demonic, whatever it may be, it’s all a waste of time. Take it from the Zen Master. He knows. Frederick Lenz
When I go visit my brother monks in Japan and sit down with other Zen Masters, they look at my crazy clothes and my strange expression, but they feel the power that emanates from my dedication to the practice. So they are comfortable with me, yet they’re very uncomfortable. Frederick Lenz
What is Tantric Zen? Well, I don’t think I can give you a straight answer, since I don’t happen to be a very straight Zen master. Frederick Lenz
Deluded beings think that if they get in a battle with a Zen Master or with a Don Juan, that it’s going enhance their life if they win. You can never take power from someone else any more than you can take sunlight. Frederick Lenz