Daily Zen - Friday, March 15

No desires, no goal,

no seeking, no thoughts,

neither obtaining, 

nor rejecting, 

nor grasping, 

nor letting go,  

being free.

~ Taisen Deshimaru

Daily Zen - Wednesday, May 6

Even if our words are just, 

even if our thoughts are precise, 

that is not the same as truth.

~ Taisen Deshimaru

Daily Zen - Thursday, November 6

We must find the Middle Way,

without going to one side or the other,

but bringing the two together. 

~Taisen Deshimaru

Daily Zen - Friday, August 29

...happiness is not born from what we 

receive, but from what we give.

~ Taisen Deshimaru

Daily Zen - Friday, August 22

Expect nothing in return, have 

no goal and no mind for profit. 

~ Taisen Deshimaru

Weekend Zen, July 26-27

True enlightenment means rejoicing in the 

happiness of others; compassion appears.

~ Taisen Deshimaru 

Daily Zen - Monday, June 16

Jump into the dangerous current of the river, into civilization. Do not run away or hide in the mountains. 

Withdraw, but know how to return to others. 

~ Taisen Deshimaru

Daily Zen - Wednesday, May 28

Gain, loss, truth, falsehood: 

I ask you, please abandon them.

~ Taisen Deshimaru

Weekend Zen, May 24-25

The sun shines for the whole world. 

~ Taisen  Deshimaru

Daily Zen - Thursday, January 30

Fix your attention on your own path, and do not imitate others. Your life is unique and your karma is yours alone.

~ Taisen Deshimaru