To Study The Self Is To Forget

A Fool Sees Himself As Another, But A Wise Man Sees Others As Himself.

The True Person Is Not Anyone In Particular; But Like The Deep Blue Color Of The Limitless Sky, It Is Everyone, Everywhere In The World.

Every Man Possesses The Buddha-nature. Do Not Demean Yourselves.

In A Snowfall That Covers The Winter Grass A White Heron Uses His Own Whiteness To Disappear.

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.