Zen is a special transmission outside the scriptures,With no reliance on words and letters.A direct pointing to the human mind,And the realization of enlightenment. — John Daido Loori Copy Share Image
But down the bagagge, take of the blinders, and see for yourself that this very place is the valley of the endless spring, this… — John Daido Loori Copy Share Image
In transmitting the dharma, there is neither explanation nor teaching; there is neighter hearing nor attainment. Since explanations never really explains, nor are they… — John Daido Loori Copy Share Image
There is no place to search for the truth. Though it's right beneath your feet, it can't be found. — John Daido Loori Copy Share Image
Creativity is our birthright. It is an integral part of being human, as basic as walking, talking and thinking. — John Daido Loori Copy Share Image
just sitting does not involve reaching some understanding. It is the subtle activity of allowing all things to be completely at rest just as… — John Daido Loori Copy Share Image
It is possible to do something, and to do something meticulously and completely with out creating a goal... all nature works this way. — John Daido Loori Copy Share Image
Wordless is not the same of expressionless. All phenomenon of the universe, audible and inaudible, tangible and intangible, sentient and insentient, are the clear… — John Daido Loori Copy Share Image
No creature, large or small, ever fails to cover the ground upon which it stands. — John Daido Loori Copy Share Image
In the action of no-action (wu-wei), a cardinal aspect of the true creative process is set forth. In wu-wei, the mind is silenced and… — John Daido Loori Copy Share Image
Zen is a special transmission outside the scriptures,With no reliance on words and letters.A direct pointing to the human mind,And the realization of enlightenment. — John Daido Loori Copy Share Image
Words and ideas are a description of reality, silence is a negation of reality. What is the reality itself? — John Daido Loori Copy Share Image
To be still means to empty yourself from the incessant flow of thoughts and create a state of consciousness that is open and receptive. — John Daido Loori Copy Share Image
