What Is This?
Zen is an essence of Meditation. A meditation where a “human” part of the human being merge with its” being” part. – Atmabodha This is a beautiful story of Zen which conveys the meaning of life with the … Continued
What is Mind? | Bodhidharma’s Wisdom
Bodhidharma was a great Buddhist monk & Zen master. Bodhidharma was born around the year 440 in Kanchi, the capital of the Southern Indian kingdom of Pallava. He was a Brahman by birth and the third son of King Simhavarman. … Continued
WHAT IS LIBERATION?
ZEN MASTER NANGAKU ONCE MORE SENT THE ATTENDANT MONK TO SEKITO TO ASK HIM A QUESTION. ON ARRIVAL, THE MONK ASKED SEKITO, ”WHAT IS LIBERATION?” SEKITO SAID, ”WHO BOUND YOU?” THE MONK ASKED, ”WHAT IS THE PURE LAND?” SEKITO RESPONDED, … Continued
Free Your Mind
ONCE THERE WAS A ZEN MASTER, SEKITO, SO CALLED BECAUSE HE CONSTRUCTED A HUT ON A BIG FLAT STONE WHICH HE FOUND IN A MOUNTAIN, AND LIVED THERE. ONE DAY A YOUNG MONK IN TRAINING CAME TO SEE HIM. SEKITO ASKED: ”WHERE … Continued
Enlighten Yourself with Beautiful Zen Stories
Charge of Cooking Seppo came to Tokusan and became in charge of cooking food. One day, the lunch was late. Tokusan came down to the hall carrying his bowls. Seppo said, “Old Master, the bell has not yet rung nor the drum … Continued