Daily Buddhist Verses

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Our normal way of relating people is to see ourself as separate from the others.To objectify beings as separate you and make them an object of attachment is...

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If evil flowers bloom in the mind-ground,
Five blossoms flower from the stem.
Together they will create the karma of ignorance;
Now the mind-ground is blown by the winds of karma.

If correct flowers bloom in the mind ground,
Five blossoms flower from the stem.
Together they practice the prajna wisdom;
In the future this will be the enlightement of the Buddha.

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The most important thing is to find out what is the most important thing.

Shunryu Suzuki

If your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything; it is open to everything.

I think you’re all enlightened, until you open your mouths.

Shunryu Suzuki

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As long as you seek for something, you will get the shadow of reality and not reality itself.

Shunryu Suzuki

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Do not seek the truth. Only cease to cherish opinions.

Zen Wisdom

Refraining from all evil, not clinging to birth and death, working in deep compassion for all sentient beings, respecting those over you and pitying those below you, without any detesting or desiring, worrying or lamentation - this is what is called Buddha. Do not search beyond it.

Dogen

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"Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. Each of us should strive to awaken. Awaken. Take heed, do not squander your life."

Dogen Zenji (1200 - 1253)

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The color of the mountains is Buddha's body; the sound of running water is his great speech.

Dogen Zenji (1200 - 1253)

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To study the self is to forget the self. To forget the self is to be enlightened by the ten thousand things.

Dogen Zenji (1200 - 1253)

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Mountains and rivers at this very moment are the actualization of the world of the ancient Buddhas. Each, abiding in its phenomenal expression, realizes completeness.

Dogen Zenji (1200 - 1253)

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Free your heart from hatred.

Free your mind from worry

Expect less

Give more

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A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we do not love it
- Dogen Zenji

The world is ruled by letting things take their course.
- Lao-Tzu

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Set aside all involvements and let the myriad things rest. Zazen is not thinking of good, not thinking of bad. It is not conscious endeavour. It is not introspection. Do not desire to become a buddha; let sitting or lying down drop away. Be moderate in eating and drinking. Be mindful of the passing of time, and engage yourself in zazen as though you are saving your head from fire.

Dogen Zenji (1200 - 1253)

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Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
Dalai Lama

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Don’t seek reality, just put an end to opinions – Sheng-ts’ an

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Do not follow the ideas of others, but learn to listen to the voice within yourself. Your body and mind will become clear and you will realize the unity of all things.
Dogen

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When this is, that is. When this ceases, that ceases.

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“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”

Buddha quote

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If you don't let go of fear, fear won't let go of you.

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Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.
Buddha
Dhammapada.

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A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another. If these minds love one another the home will be as beautiful as a flower garden. But if these minds get out of harmony with one another it is like a storm that plays havoc with the garden.

Buddha

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“Ten thousand flowers in spring

the moon in autumn,

a cool breeze in summer,

snow in winter.

If your mind isn’t clouded by unnecessary things,

this is the best season of your life.” Wu-men

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