Beginners Quote by Shunryu Suzuki

In the beginner's mind there is no thought, "I have attained something." All self-centered thoughts limit our vast mind. When we have no thought…

— Shunryu Suzuki

In Buddhism, what is known as beginner's mind is a way to look at the world as if for the first time: with interest,…

— Louis Cozolino

There’s a phrase in Buddhism, ‘Beginner’s mind.’ It’s wonderful to have a beginner’s mind.

— Steve Jobs

The mind of the beginner is empty, free of the habits of the experts, ready to accept, to doubt, and open to all possibilities.

— Shunryu Suzuki

The path of compassion leads to the development of insight. But it doesn't work to say, "Ready, set, go! Be compassionate!" Beginning any practice…

— Sylvia Boorstein

A compassionate mind is very difficult to cultivate because compassion demands a sense of equality between all living beings.

— Lobsang Tenzin

In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities; in the expert's mind there are few.... In the beginner's mind there is no thought, 'I…

— Shunryu Suzuki

In the beginning, compassion is like the seed without which we cannot have any fruit; in the middle, compassion is like water to nourish…

— Gautama Buddha

Compassion is the litmus test and culminating touchstone of a spirituality of Earth.

— James Conlon

Compassion is a mind that removes the suffering that is present in the other.

— Nhat Hanh

A mind committed to compassion is like an overflowing reservoir - a constant source of energy, determination, and kindness.

— Dalai Lama

If we only practice compassion on the mind level, we run a great risk of our compassion being just talk. As we know, talk…

— Gelek Rimpoche