This is a beautiful Zen story about the state of deep meditation in which mind gets dissolved in meditation that even meditation doesn’t exist at all, only remains nothingness. Once Bokuju (Zen Monk) was meditating, meditating very deeply, meditating with … Continued
The story is that when Buddha reached the doors of NIRVANA the doors were opened, celestial music was played, golden flowers showered, angels with garlands were ready to receive him, but he refused to enter. He turned his back to the door. … Continued
A professor of philosophy went to a Zen Master, Nan-in, and he asked about God, about nirvana, about meditation, and so many things, and the Master listened silently – questions and questions and questions. And then he said, ”You look tired. You … Continued
This is story of great disciples like Mahakashyapa who said to Gautam Buddha, ”Only on one condition can I become your disciple.” Buddha said, ”What condition?” And Mahakashyapa said, ”You have to protect me from enlightenment. Once I am enlightened, I … Continued
Great Enlightenment Rinzai asked Ôbaku, “What is the great meaning of the Buddha-Dharma?” Ôbaku hit him. This happened three times. Rinzai then took his leave and went to see Daigu. Daigu asked, “Where have you come from?” Rinzai said, “From Ôbaku.” Daigu … Continued
