“8. Change as seen by Zen. Zen, like Hinayanism, does not deny the doctrine of Transience, but it has come to a… — Kaiten Nukariya Change Copy Share Image
“The kernel of the idea is very simple-like seed, like fruit; like cause, like effect; like action, like influence—nothing more. As fresh… — Kaiten Nukariya Copy Share Image
“Self is living entity, not immutable like soul, but mutable and ever-changing life, which is body when observed by senses, and which… — Kaiten Nukariya Changing life Copy Share Image
“An action is good when it promotes the interests of an individual or a family; better when it promotes those of a… — Kaiten Nukariya Action Copy Share Image
“4. Mahayana Doctrine of the Nihilists. This doctrine disproves (both) the Mahayana and the Hinayana doctrines above mentioned that adhere to Dharma-laksana,… — Kaiten Nukariya Enlightenment Copy Share Image
“Enlightened Consciousness once awakened within us serves as a guiding principle, and leads us to hope, bliss, and life; consequently, it is… — Kaiten Nukariya Consciousness Copy Share Image
“8. Zen is not Nihilistic. Zen judged from ancient Zen masters' aphorisms may seem, at the first sight, to be idealistic in… — Kaiten Nukariya Buddhism Copy Share Image
“It was at the age of forty-seven that Wang gained a great victory over the rebel army, and wrote to a friend… — Kaiten Nukariya Copy Share Image
“As there is no evil however small but may cause him to groan under it, who has his heart undisciplined, so there… — Kaiten Nukariya Children Copy Share Image
“Buddhists sharply distinguished Zazen from Yoga, and have the method peculiar to themselves. Kei-zan[FN#244] describes the method to the following effect: 'Secure… — Kaiten Nukariya Buddhism Copy Share Image
“because Buddhism, having been adopted by savage tribes as well as civilized nations, by quiet, enervated people as well as by warlike,… — Kaiten Nukariya Buddhism Copy Share Image
“REFUTATION OF DELUSIVE AND PREJUDICED (DOCTRINE)[FN#292] According to Confucianism[FN#293] and Taoism all sorts of beings, such as men and beasts, were born… — Kaiten Nukariya Confucianism Copy Share Image
“the world of appearances is valueless, as it is limited, short-lived, imperfect, painful, sinful, hopeless, and miserable; while the realm of reality… — Kaiten Nukariya Copy Share Image
“There is no exception to this rigorous law of retribution, and we take it as the will of Buddha to leave no… — Kaiten Nukariya Copy Share Image
“If all (these elements) be taken as Atman, there must be eight Atmans (for each person). More than that! There are many… — Kaiten Nukariya Batman Copy Share Image
“The first step in the mental training is to become the master of external things. He who is addicted to worldly pleasures,… — Kaiten Nukariya First step Copy Share Image
“a so-called good person is none but one who acts to promote wider interests of life, and a so-called bad person is… — Kaiten Nukariya Copy Share Image
“Why do we prize changing organism more than inorganic matter, unchanging and constant? If there be no change in the bright hues… — Kaiten Nukariya Biology Copy Share Image
“Whatever I do directly or indirectly I contribute to the common fortune of man; whatever anyone else does directly or indirectly determines… — Kaiten Nukariya Identity Copy Share Image
“Zen[FN#195] is neither idealistic nor nihilistic. Zen makes use of the nihilistic idea of Hinayana Buddhism, and calls its students' attention to… — Kaiten Nukariya Meditation Copy Share Image
“the new theory of matter has entirely over thrown the old conception of the unchanging atoms, and they are now regarded to… — Kaiten Nukariya Copy Share Image
“12. The Creative Force of Nature and Humanity. The innate tendency of self-preservation, which manifests itself as mechanical force or chemical affinity… — Kaiten Nukariya Nature of man Copy Share Image
“It is of capital importance for us to discipline the heart,[FN#209] otherwise it will discipline us. Passions are like legs. They should… — Kaiten Nukariya Discipline Copy Share Image
“This incident well illustrates that worship, as understood by Zen masters, is a pure act of thanksgiving, or the opening of the… — Kaiten Nukariya Blessings Copy Share Image
“Ye who seek for purity and peace, go to Nature. She will give you more than ye ask. Ye who long for… — Kaiten Nukariya Enlightenment Copy Share Image
“What is the way to truth?" Yoh Shan, pointing to the sky and then to the pitcher beside him, said: "You see?"… — Kaiten Nukariya Truth Copy Share Image
“Thus the good are unfailingly rewarded with their own virtue, and the wholesome consequences of their actions on society at large. And… — Kaiten Nukariya Character Copy Share Image
“Science might maintain the quantitative constancy of matter, but the so-called matter is mere abstraction. To say matter is changeless is as… — Kaiten Nukariya Copy Share Image
“Everything in the world may be doubtful to you, but it can never be doubted that you will die." Life is like… — Kaiten Nukariya Change Copy Share Image
“When this innermost wisdom is fully awakened, we are able to realize that each and everyone of us is identical in spirit,… — Kaiten Nukariya Face to face Copy Share Image
“first is the sacred truth of suffering; the second the truth of the origin of suffering—that is, lust and desire; the third… — Kaiten Nukariya Suffering Copy Share Image
“Life as observed only from the scientific point of view is bare abstraction; it is not concrete life; nor is life as… — Kaiten Nukariya Abstraction Copy Share Image
“is Cosmic life and Cosmic spirit, and at the same time individual life and individual spirit. It is one and the same… — Kaiten Nukariya Identity Copy Share Image
“We have no need of caring for those things that pass away in a twinkling moment. We must prepare for the future… — Kaiten Nukariya Future life Copy Share Image
“In the second case the mother's love and kindness produce a good effect on her and her children, making them all happy,… — Kaiten Nukariya Children Copy Share Image
“Zenists call them 'pairs of opposites.' It holds good also in human affairs: advantage is always accompanied by disadvantage; loss by gain;… — Kaiten Nukariya Beauty Copy Share Image
“man is drunk with the poisonous liquor of selfishness, led astray by the alluring sight of the sensual objects, and goes mad… — Kaiten Nukariya Lust Copy Share Image
“The believer of Buddha is thankful even for death itself, the which is the sole means of conquering death. If he be… — Kaiten Nukariya Blessings Copy Share Image
“There are a good many people always buoyant in spirit and mirthful in appearance as if born optimists. There are also no… — Kaiten Nukariya Good man Copy Share Image
“He destroys Samudaya.' The truth of Samudaya, or accumulation, the second of the four Satyas, means that misery is accumulated or produced… — Kaiten Nukariya Truth Copy Share Image
![“The kernel of the idea is very simple-like seed, like fruit; like cause, like effect; like action, like influence—nothing more. As fresh air strengthens and impure air chokes us, so good conduct brings about good consequence, and bad conduct does otherwise.[FN#217]” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/e12/kaiten-nukariya-793_fresh-air_the-kernel-of-the-idea-is-very-simple-li_1057801.jpg)
![“Enlightened Consciousness once awakened within us serves as a guiding principle, and leads us to hope, bliss, and life; consequently, it is called the Master[FN#154] of both mind and body. Sometimes it is called the Original[FN#155] Mind, as it is the mind of minds. It is Buddha dwelling in…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/8a5/kaiten-nukariya-793_consciousness_enlightened-consciousness-once-awakened_2611818.jpg)
![“It was at the age of forty-seven that Wang gained a great victory over the rebel army, and wrote to a friend saying: "It is so easy to gain a victory over the rebels fortifying themselves among the mountains, yet it is not so with those rebels living in our mind."[FN#266]” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/3e8/kaiten-nukariya-793_wang-gained_it-was-at-the-age-of-forty-seven-that-wa_3097802.jpg)
![“Buddhists sharply distinguished Zazen from Yoga, and have the method peculiar to themselves. Kei-zan[FN#244] describes the method to the following effect: 'Secure a quiet room neither extremely light nor extremely dark, neither very warm nor very cold, a room, if you can, in the Buddhist temple…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/253/kaiten-nukariya-793_buddhism_buddhists-sharply-distinguished-zazen-fr_2871473.jpg)
![“REFUTATION OF DELUSIVE AND PREJUDICED (DOCTRINE)[FN#292] According to Confucianism[FN#293] and Taoism all sorts of beings, such as men and beasts, were born out of and brought up by the (so-called) Great Path of Emptiness.[FN#294] That is to say, the Path by the operation of its own law gave rise…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/b71/kaiten-nukariya-793_confucianism_refutation-of-delusive-and-prejudiced-do_2300385.jpg)
![“Zen[FN#195] is neither idealistic nor nihilistic. Zen makes use of the nihilistic idea of Hinayana Buddhism, and calls its students' attention to the change and evanescence of life and of the world, first to destroy the error of immutation, next to dispel the attachment to the sensual objects…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/7f3/kaiten-nukariya-793_meditation_zen-fn-195-is-neither-idealistic-nor-nih_235174.jpg)
![“It is of capital importance for us to discipline the heart,[FN#209] otherwise it will discipline us. Passions are like legs. They should be guided by the eye of reason. No wise serpent is led by its tail, so no wise man is led by his passion.” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/95a/kaiten-nukariya-793_discipline_it-is-of-capital-importance-for-us-to-di_355332.jpg)
![“He destroys Samudaya.' The truth of Samudaya, or accumulation, the second of the four Satyas, means that misery is accumulated or produced by passions. This truth should be realized by the removal of passions. [FN#352]” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/c3c/kaiten-nukariya-793_truth_he-destroys-samudaya-the-truth-of-samuda_2626077.jpg)