But down the bagagge, take of the blinders, and see for yourself that this very place is the valley of the endless… — 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 able to teach, why talk about it? Since listening isn't really hearing or attaining anything, then why listen? But say, since it cannot be explained or heard, how can you enter the Way? But down the… — John Daido Loori Copy Share
Wordless is not the same of expressionless. All phenomenon of the universe, audible and inaudible, tangible and intangible, sentient and insentient, are… — John Daido Loori Copy Share Image
The creative process, like a spiritual journey, is intuitive, non-linear, and experiential. It points us toward our essential nature, which is a… — 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 able to teach, why talk about it? Since listening isn't really hearing or attaining anything, then why listen? But say, since it cannot be explained or heard, how can you enter the Way? But down the… — John Daido Loori Copy Share
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
