Maturity is Blaming No One
So, “I’m upset, I’ve upset myself. They did it to me.” Wrong. “I did it to me.” Wrong. It’s your programming that doing it to you. It’s the culture that’s doing it to you. Continue reading Maturity is Blaming No One
The Journey Beyond Urself
It is actually possible to never have another problem for the rest of your life. Continue reading The Journey Beyond Urself
Traditional Zen Spirit
We are not so concerned about a deep understanding of Buddhism. We emphasize practice. Continue reading Traditional Zen Spirit
Nirvana, The Waterfall
“Our life and death are the same thing. When we realize this fact, we have no fear of death anymore, nor actual difficulty in our life.” Continue reading Nirvana, The Waterfall
How Not to Win an Argument
Try not to force your idea on someone, but rather think about it with him. Continue reading How Not to Win an Argument
The Man with the Sign
Whenever you wish to do something in the spiritual life, but fear it may make you feel foolish or make you appear to be wrong in the sight of others, do it at once. Continue reading The Man with the Sign
The Magnificent View
The power which whirls worlds through space is the same power by which you observe the mood you are in today. Continue reading The Magnificent View
How to Believe in Nothing w/ Shunryu Suzuki
I discovered that it is necessary, absolutely necessary, to believe in nothing. Continue reading How to Believe in Nothing w/ Shunryu Suzuki
Why Things Happen as They Do
Don’t you see? Observe how you unknowingly create your present world, for then you will be able to knowingly create a new world. Continue reading Why Things Happen as They Do
Be Free of Feeling Rejected
Now, if you completely dropped the false idea that you must appear successful- how would you then feel? Continue reading Be Free of Feeling Rejected