Blake

“Suzuki had just finished giving a talk to a group of Zen students when someone in the audience said, “You’ve been talking about Buddhism for nearly an hour, and I haven’t been able to understand a thing you said. Could you say one thing about Buddhism I can understand?” After the laughter died down, Suzuki replied calmly, “Everything changes.”
― Phil Jackson, Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success

“There’s a Zen saying I often cite that goes, “Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.” The point: Stay focused on the task at hand rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.”
― Phil Jackson, Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success

“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor. THICH NHAT HANH”
― Phil Jackson, Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success

“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. THE BUDDHA”
― Phil Jackson, Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success