Daily Buddhist Verses
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The true is nowhere to be seen;
If you say you see the true,
This seeing is not the true one.
Confused by thoughts,
we experience duality in life.
Unencumbered by ideas,
the enlightened see the one Reality. -
If evil flowers bloom in the mind-ground,
Five blossoms flower from the stem.
Together they will create the karma of ignorance;
Now the mind-ground is blown by the winds of karma.
If correct flowers bloom in the mind ground,
Five blossoms flower from the stem.
Together they practice the prajna wisdom;
In the future this will be the enlightement of the Buddha.
-- Hui-neng (638-713)
Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch -
As long as you seek for something, you will get the shadow of reality and not reality itself.
Shunryu Suzuki
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Do not seek the truth. Only cease to cherish opinions.
Zen Wisdom
Refraining from all evil, not clinging to birth and death, working in deep compassion for all sentient beings, respecting those over you and pitying those below you, without any detesting or desiring, worrying or lamentation - this is what is called Buddha. Do not search beyond it.
Dogen
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"Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. Each of us should strive to awaken. Awaken. Take heed, do not squander your life."
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The color of the mountains is Buddha's body; the sound of running water is his great speech.
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To study the self is to forget the self. To forget the self is to be enlightened by the ten thousand things.
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Mountains and rivers at this very moment are the actualization of the world of the ancient Buddhas. Each, abiding in its phenomenal expression, realizes completeness.
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Free your heart from hatred.
Free your mind from worry
Expect less
Give more
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A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we do not love it
- Dogen ZenjiThe world is ruled by letting things take their course.
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Set aside all involvements and let the myriad things rest. Zazen is not thinking of good, not thinking of bad. It is not conscious endeavour. It is not introspection. Do not desire to become a buddha; let sitting or lying down drop away. Be moderate in eating and drinking. Be mindful of the passing of time, and engage yourself in zazen as though you are saving your head from fire.
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Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
Dalai Lama -
Don’t seek reality, just put an end to opinions – Sheng-ts’ an
- Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive
- My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness
- Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive
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Do not follow the ideas of others, but learn to listen to the voice within yourself. Your body and mind will become clear and you will realize the unity of all things.
Dogen -
When this is, that is. When this ceases, that ceases.
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“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”
Buddha quote
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If you don't let go of fear, fear won't let go of you.
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Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.
Buddha
Dhammapada. -
Even if you are a great runner, you cannot run away from death.You cannot stop death with your wealth, through your magic performances or recitation of mantras, or even your medicines.Therefore, it is wise to prepare for your death.HisHoliness Dalai Lama quotes
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A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another. If these minds love one another the home will be as beautiful as a flower garden. But if these minds get out of harmony with one another it is like a storm that plays havoc with the garden.Buddha
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“Ten thousand flowers in spring
the moon in autumn,
a cool breeze in summer,
snow in winter.
If your mind isn’t clouded by unnecessary things,
this is the best season of your life.” Wu-men
