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“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.”
― The Light in the Heart
― The Light in the Heart
“Emotion is energy in motion. When you move energy, you create effect. If you move enough energy, you create matter. Matter is energy conglomerated. Moved around. Shoved together. If you manipulate energy long enough in a certain way, you get matter. Every Master understands this law. It is the alchemy of the universe. It is the secret of all life.”
― Conversations with God, An Uncommon Dialogue: Living in the World with Honesty, Courage, and Love - Volume 1
― Conversations with God, An Uncommon Dialogue: Living in the World with Honesty, Courage, and Love - Volume 1
“They treasure names and empty appearances above nearly all else, harming themselves and others just to protect them. They want to get money, or a good reputation, or a good relationship. They struggle desperately to get high positions. People always subject their minds to the worst kind of abuse and suffering just to try to get and then keep these empty, impermanent things.”
― The Compass of Zen
― The Compass of Zen
“Zen means putting it all down, cutting off all thinking, and returning to your pure and clear original nature.”
― Wanting Enlightenment Is a Big Mistake: Teachings of Zen Master Seung San
― Wanting Enlightenment Is a Big Mistake: Teachings of Zen Master Seung San
“When Dae Ju first came to Zen Master Ma-jo, the Master asked him, “What do you want from me?” Dae Ju said, “I want you to teach me the Dharma.” “What a fool you are!” said Ma-jo. “You have the greatest treasure in the world within you, and yet you go around asking other people for help. What good is this? I have nothing to give you.” Dae Ju bowed and said, “Please, Master, tell me what this treasure is.” Ma-jo said, “Where is your question coming from? This is your treasure. It is precisely what is making you ask the question at this very moment. Everything is stored in this precious treasure-house of yours. It is there at your disposal, you can use it as you wish, nothing is lacking. You are the master of everything. Why, then, are you running away from yourself and seeking for things outside?” Upon hearing these words, Dae Ju attained enlightenment.”
― Dropping Ashes on the Buddha: The Teachings of Zen Master Seung Sahn
― Dropping Ashes on the Buddha: The Teachings of Zen Master Seung Sahn
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