The journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step

My favorite quotes by Zen Master Seung Sahn

“Zen mind is not Zen mind. That is, if you are attached to Zen mind, then you have a problem, and your way is very narrow.

Throwing away Zen mind is correct Zen mind.
Only keep the question, ‘What is the best way of helping other people?’”
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“I don’t teach Korean or Mahayana or Zen. I don’t even teach Buddhism. I only teach don’t know. Fifty years here and there teaching only don’t know. So only don’t know, okay?”
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“Zen is not dependent on Buddha, not dependent on God, not dependent on sutras or any Zen Master. Depend on your true self. This is the correct way.”
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“Put down all your thinking and opinions and see this world exactly as it is.”
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“If you want to attain Buddha’s mind, then from moment to moment put down your opinion, condition and situation. Only help all beings.”

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