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Zen Quotes are proverbs and philosophical phrases that trace their origin back to the practice of Zen Buddhism. Since the religious philosophy of Zen has no set scripture, the idea of these teachings from great Zen Masters is to aid in the contemplation of life and Enlightenment.
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Fast Facts
- Zen is also called Ch'an
- Based in meditation
- Believed to be founded by the Bodhidharma
- First Zen Buddhist leader was in 470 A.D.
- Followers of Zen believe in Karma
- There is no worship to God
- The mind and body is worshiped
- One must remove the doubt that he/she is not enlightened in order to be open to Zen
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Zen Teachers
There have been a number of Zen teachers past and present. Most are of Japanese origin such as Soyen Shaku, D.T. Suzuki, Nyogen Senzaki, Soen Nakagawa, and Soko Morinaga. A few famous American Zen Masters include Anne Hopkins Aitken, Sevan Ross, and Dogo Barry Graham. -
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Zen Quotes
- Wikiquote: Dogen Quotes
- Zazen is the ultimate practice. This is indeed the True Self. The Buddhadharma is not to be sought outside of this.
- Just practice good, do good for others, without thinking of making yourself known so that you may gain reward. Really bring benefit to others, gaining nothing for yourself. This is the primary requisite for breaking free of attachments to the Self.
- Something you want badly enough can always be gained. No matter how fierce the enemy, how remote the beautiful lady, or how carefully guarded the treasure, there is always a means to the goal for the earnest seeker. The unseen help of the guardian gods of heaven and earth assure fulfillment.
- People who truly follow the Way would do well to conceal the fact that they are Buddhists.
- Wikiquote: Shunrya Suzuki Quotes
- In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's there are few.
- If you take pride in your attainment or become discouraged because of your idealistic effort, your practice will confine you by a thick wall.
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- Communication is — start by understanding - your own understanding about people. Even though you want them to understand you, you know, it is — unless you understand people, it is almost impossible. Don't you think so? Only when you understand people, they may understand you. So even though you do not say anything, if you understand people there is some communication.
- Daily Zen: Zen Quotes
- Natural mind like the Autumn moon
- Reflected on a clear jade lake.
- Nothing like it
- How to explain it? - Han Shan
- ThinkExist.com: Zen Quotes
- When you seek it, you cannot find it.
- Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.
- Let go over a cliff, die completely, and then come back to life - after that you cannot be deceived.
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some of my favorite zen quotes....... “The infinite is in the finite of every instant”
@doobieman21 | November 10, 2009 09:53 PM -
RT @TheShyMuse: "All that we are is a result of what we have thought. " -Buddha http://bit.ly/2mq4Ua #quote #quotes #zen Buddhism
@jbridgman | November 10, 2009 09:39 PM -
"All that we are is a result of what we have thought. " -Buddha http://bit.ly/2mq4Ua #quote #quotes #zen Buddhism
@TheShyMuse | November 10, 2009 09:38 PM -
Civilization is a method of living, an attitude of equal respect for all men.~Addams #zen #quotes
@zen365 | November 10, 2009 06:02 PM -
Zen QOTD: "Zen teaches nothing; it merely enables us to wake up and become aware. It does not teach, it points."-D.T. Suzuki #quotes #quote
@MichaelReddy | November 10, 2009 05:35 PM
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Questions and Answers About Zen Quotes | View All | Ask a Question
View All Zen Quotes Questions (393) | Ask a QuestionQuotes (1 Answer)SparkNotes or CliffsNotes. SparkNotes had a whole page on important quotes: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/raisin/quotes.html read moreDefine Zen Bhuddism. (5 Answers)A school of Buddhism that teaches enlightenment can be attained through meditation and self-contemplation. The Buddha was known to have a good sense of humor. The same applies to many ... read moreWhere is a good place to learn Zen Buddhism online? (2 Answers)Hello, we run a virtual sangha and a virtual Seminary for Zen Buddhism. You can also email me with any questions you may have. Check out the web sites and ... read moreCan someone please recommend a great book on Zen Buddhism? (5 Answers)It has been too long since I did this. I don't remember the titles. Please look for something by Allan Watts. His understanding and writing style will take your breath ... read more
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