Category Zen Wisdom

Susan Gordon Lydon says : “Letting go is the lesson. Letting go is always the lesson. Have you ever noticed how much of our agony is all tied up with craving and loss?”

Eckhart Tolle says : “I have lived with several Zen masters — all of them cats.”

Frederick Lenz says : “From my own personal encounters and studies with both Tantric and Zen Buddhist monks, I have found them to be humorous, warm, charming, and compassionate.”

D.T. Suzuki says : “To be a good Zen Buddhist it is not enough to follow the teaching of its founder; we have to experience the Buddha’s experience.”

Goethe says : “In the realm of ideas everything depends on enthusiasm… in the real world all rests on perseverance.”

Frederick Lenz says : “The Zen master can see precisely what it will take to cause your awareness to become free. But the Zen master can’t do it for you.”

Frederick Lenz says :  “The way of Zen is to become independent and strong. Don’t rely on others for perceptions of life and truth. Do it individually. Go to a teacher of Zen to learn how to do that, not…

Eric Maisel says :  “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…

Gary A. Kowalski says :  “Everyone needs a spiritual guide: a minister, rabbi, counselor, wise friend, or therapist. My own wise friend is my dog. He has deep knowledge to impart. He makes friends easily and doesn’t hold a grudge.…

Adyashanti says :  “One Zen master said, The whole universe is my true personality. This is a very wonderful saying… If you want to see what you truly are, open the window, and everything you see is in fact the…