Meditation Quote by Kaiten Nukariya

“It’s been said that the entire philosophical foundation of Zen is contained in three small words: “Not always so.” If you want to stop…

— Martha N. Beck

Reciting part of a sutra with the desire to benefit others is like reciting a recipe in the hope it will prevent people from…

— Bassui Tokusho

“Many people believe that the Zen lifestyle is something that is both mystical and out of this world, when in truth it is one…

— Alexis G. Roldan

Among the most remarkable features characterizing Zen we find these: spirituality, directness of expression, disregard of form or conventionalism, and frequently an almost wanton…

— D.T. Suzuki

“Zen is a present state of mind where one honors the task they are partaking of, even if the task is sitting still and…

— Jasun Ether

In Buddhist culture, offering food to the monk symbolizes the action of goodness, and if you have no opportunity to support the practice of…

— Nhat Hanh

“Zen is a journey of exploration and a way of living that, in and of itself, does not belong to any one religion or…

— Chris Prentiss

“The central feature of the practice of meditation and hard work known as Zen is that, as Matthiessen says, it “has no patience with…

— Peter Matthiessen

“Overall, the goal of Zen Meditation is to see things for what they really are. This includes yourself and the world around you.”

— Ian Tuhovsky

“Recently I came across a Zen prayer that Thich Nhat Hanh, a Buddhist monk, recites prior to eating: "In this plate of food, I…

— Jacqueline A Bussie

Zen does not confuse spirituality with thinking about God while one is peeling potatoes. Zen spirituality is just to peel the potatoes.

— Alan Watts

“Zen Judaism: For You, a Little Enlightenment,”

— Parker J. Palmer