“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
“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 Matter 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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“15. Nature and her Lesson. Nature offers us nectar and ambrosia every day, and everywhere we go the rose and lily await… — Kaiten Nukariya Buddha nature Copy Share Image
“Some[FN#218] may think these are cases of good cause and bad effect. We have, however, to analyze these causes and effects in… — Kaiten Nukariya Almsgiving Copy Share Image
“Sho-bo-gen-zo. This certain thing or being is too sublime to be named after a traditional or a national deity, too spiritual to… — Kaiten Nukariya Art Copy Share Image
“Sit in a quiet place and meditate in imagination that body is no more bondage to you, that it is your machine… — Kaiten Nukariya Discipline Copy Share Image
“THE DIRECT EXPLANATION OF THE REAL ORIGIN[FN#376] 5. The Ekayana Doctrine that Teaches the Ultimate Reality. This doctrine teaches us that all… — Kaiten Nukariya Birth and death Copy Share Image
“Neither these men of the world nor Buddhist ascetics can be optimists. The latter rigorously deny themselves sensual gratifications, and keep themselves… — Kaiten Nukariya Buddhism Copy Share Image
“4. Man is neither Good-natured nor Bad-natured according to Su Shih (So-shoku).[FN#164] The difficulty may be avoided by a theory given by… — Kaiten Nukariya Buddhism Copy Share Image
“The second stage is called the Rank of Service,[FN#271] in which the student distinguishes himself by his loyalty to the Mind-King, and… — Kaiten Nukariya Love 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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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 Conduct 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 Matter 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
“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
“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
“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 Bad person 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 Wang Gained Copy Share Image
“7. The Law of Balance in Life. It is also the case with human affairs. Social positions high or low, occupations spiritual… — Kaiten Nukariya Balance Copy Share Image
“Zen's object of worship cannot be named and determined as God, or Brahman, or Amitabha, or Creator, or Nature, or Reality, or… — Kaiten Nukariya Buddha Copy Share Image
“There is nothing," (the author of) Madhyamika-castra[FN#369] says, "that ever came into existence without direct and indirect causes. Therefore there is anything… — Kaiten Nukariya Books Copy Share Image
“Mind is pure and bright in its essence. It is always free from passions and mean desires, just as the sun is… — Kaiten Nukariya Buddhism Copy Share Image
“It is no less silly to trouble yourself about death than you do about gravitation. Can you realize that death, which you… — Kaiten Nukariya Death Copy Share Image
“It is not objective reality that displays the phenomenal universe before us, but it is our mind that plays an important part.… — Kaiten Nukariya Astronomy Copy Share Image
“3. Man is both Good-natured and Bad-natured according to Yan Hiung[FN#163] (Yo-yu). According to Yang Hiung and his followers, good is no… — Kaiten Nukariya Evil 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 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/quotes/img-quotes/95a/kaiten-nukariya-793_discipline_it-is-of-capital-importance-for-us-to-di_355332.jpg)
![“15. Nature and her Lesson. Nature offers us nectar and ambrosia every day, and everywhere we go the rose and lily await us. "Spring visits us men," says Gu-do,[FN#277] "her mercy is great. Every blossom holds out the image of Tathagata." "What is the spiritual body of Buddha who is immortal and…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d1a/kaiten-nukariya-793_buddhism_15-nature-and-her-lesson-nature-offers-u_1033663.jpg)
![“Some[FN#218] may think these are cases of good cause and bad effect. We have, however, to analyze these causes and effects in order to find in what relation they stand. In the first case the good action of almsgiving produces the good effect of lessening the sufferings of the poor, who should be…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c59/kaiten-nukariya-793_quote_some-fn-218-may-think-these-are-cases-of_1268064.jpg)
![“THE DIRECT EXPLANATION OF THE REAL ORIGIN[FN#376] 5. The Ekayana Doctrine that Teaches the Ultimate Reality. This doctrine teaches us that all sentient beings have the Real Spirit[FN#377] of Original Enlightenment (within themselves). From time immemorial it is unchanging and pure. It is eternally…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e2c/kaiten-nukariya-793_birth-and-death_the-direct-explanation-of-the-real-origi_806925.jpg)
![“4. Man is neither Good-natured nor Bad-natured according to Su Shih (So-shoku).[FN#164] The difficulty may be avoided by a theory given by Su Shih and other scholars influenced by Buddhism, which maintains that man is neither good-natured nor bad-natured. According to this opinion man is not moral…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/83c/kaiten-nukariya-793_buddhism_4-man-is-neither-good-natured-nor-bad-na_100937.jpg)
![“The second stage is called the Rank of Service,[FN#271] in which the student distinguishes himself by his loyalty to the Mind-King, and becomes a courtier to 'serve' him. He is in constant 'service' to the King, attending him with obedience and love, and always fearing to offend him. Thus the…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3e1/kaiten-nukariya-793_love_the-second-stage-is-called-the-rank-of-s_1009224.jpg){kind=icon}
![“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/quotes/img-quotes/8a5/kaiten-nukariya-793_consciousness_enlightened-consciousness-once-awakened_2611818.jpg)
![“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/quotes/img-quotes/e12/kaiten-nukariya-793_fresh-air_the-kernel-of-the-idea-is-very-simple-li_1057801.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/quotes/img-quotes/7f3/kaiten-nukariya-793_meditation_zen-fn-195-is-neither-idealistic-nor-nih_235174.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/quotes/img-quotes/3e8/kaiten-nukariya-793_wang-gained_it-was-at-the-age-of-forty-seven-that-wa_3097802.jpg)
![“There is nothing," (the author of) Madhyamika-castra[FN#369] says, "that ever came into existence without direct and indirect causes. Therefore there is anything that is not unreal in the world." He says again: "Things produced through direct and indirect causes I declare to be the very things…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/587/kaiten-nukariya-793_books_there-is-nothing-the-author-of-madhyamik_1147088.jpg)
![“3. Man is both Good-natured and Bad-natured according to Yan Hiung[FN#163] (Yo-yu). According to Yang Hiung and his followers, good is no less real than evil, and evil is no more unreal than good. Therefore man must be double-natured-that is, partly good and partly bad. This is the reason why the…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/429/kaiten-nukariya-793_evil_3-man-is-both-good-natured-and-bad-natur_2802826.jpg)