Category Zen Masters

Sheng yen says : “I follow four dictates: face it, accept it, deal with it, then let it go.”

Sheng yen says : “Do not ask for less responsibility to be free and relaxed-ask for more strength!”

Sheng yen says : “Be soft in your practice. Think of the method as a fine silvery stream, not a raging waterfall. Follow the stream, have faith in its course. It will go on its own way, meandering here, trickling…

Nyogen Senzaki says : “Like this cup, you are full of your own opinions and speculations. How can I show you wisdom unless you first empty your cup?”

Nhat Hanh says : “You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free.”

Nhat Hanh says : “The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but don’t wait until you have no more suffering before allowing yourself to be happy.”

Nhat Hanh says : “The fact is that when you make the other suffer, he will try to find relief by making you suffer more. The result is an escalation of suffering on both sides.”

Nhat Hanh says : “Silence is essential for deep transformation. It allows the practice of conscious breathing to become deep and effective. Like still water that reflects things as they are, the calming silence helps us to see things more…

Nhat Hanh says : “Our joy, peace and happiness depend very much on our practice of recognizing and transforming habit energies. There are positive habit energies that we have to cultivate, and negative habit energies that we have to recognize,…

Nhat Hanh says : “Meditation is not meant to help us avoid problems or run away from difficulties. It is meant to allow positive healing to take place. To meditate is to learn how to stop—to stop being carried away…