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Just Don't Pick and Choose
Just Don't Pick and Choose

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Zen Master Hae KwangJune 1, 2018teachings
Find the Seed
Find the Seed
Zen Master Dae KwanMay 30, 2018teachings, quotes, quotes1
Everything is No Problem
Everything is No Problem
Zen Master Seung SahnMay 30, 2018teachings, quotes
YOU Made Your World
YOU Made Your World

Question: Why can’t we stop thinking about the past, why can’t we live here and now?

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Zen Master Dae BongMay 29, 2018teachings
"What is this not-moving thing?"
"What is this not-moving thing?"
Zen Master Seung SahnMay 25, 2018teachings, quotes, quotes1
"I only walk on the sword's blade"
"I only walk on the sword's blade"

Once there was a sick man, who went for help to many doctors, but they only spread their arms helplessly—they were not able to help him.

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Zen Master Bon ShimMay 22, 2018teachings
"Your true self is always shining and free."
"Your true self is always shining and free."
Zen Master Seung SahnMay 19, 2018teachings, quotes, quotes1
"What is it that we’re defending?"
"What is it that we’re defending?"
Zen Master Bon SoengMay 16, 2018teachings, quotes, quotes1
Where did it go?
Where did it go?

Now you are 20, 40 or 50 years old, but this time and space, from the moment you were born till just now, where did it go?

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Zen Master Su BongMay 15, 2018teachings
Become Buddha
Become Buddha
Zen Master Seung SahnMay 15, 2018teachings, quotes, quotes1
Three Conditions
Three Conditions
AdminMay 15, 2018quotes, teachings, quotes1
How To Enter Buddhahood
How To Enter Buddhahood
Kwan Um School of ZenMay 14, 2018buddha, buddhahood, enlightenment
Strong Center and Clear Mind
Strong Center and Clear Mind

Correct function of Buddha nature is not simply a matter of “Oh, I’ve got it.”

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Zen Master Hae KwangMay 8, 2018teachings
Stay Nimble
Stay Nimble
Zen Master Bon YeonMay 8, 2018quotes, teachings, quotes2
Your True
Your True
Zen Master Seung SahnMay 2, 2018teachings, quotes, quotes2
The Heart of Our Practice
The Heart of Our Practice
Zen Master Dae BongMay 1, 2018teachings
Like the Sea
Like the Sea

Your mind is like the sea.

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Zen Master Seung SahnApril 27, 2018teachings
Easy and Difficult
Easy and Difficult
Zen Master Seung SahnApril 27, 2018teachings, quotes2, quotes
How does this function in our everyday life?
How does this function in our everyday life?

How we use Zen Master Seung Sahn's teaching is very important.

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Zen Master Dae KwanApril 24, 2018teachings
Direct Experience
Direct Experience
Zen Master Dae KwangApril 18, 2018teachings, quotes, quotes2
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"When this body disappears, what will you take with you?" Quote by Zen Master Seung Sahn #zen #impermanence humanlife #birthanddeath #dontknow #humanbeing #zmseungsahn #buddhism #kwanumzen
21-Day Zen Challenge: June 4-25. Zen means understanding our true nature—what am I? In the midst of the challenges that we face in this world, Zen is a clear path in finding our life's direction, the courage to have an open heart, and with wisd
As we practice, this "for you" mind slowly becomes ours. It is the beginning and the end of the teaching. We can spend our whole life growing into it, finding the million ways there are of practicing it. Sometimes we fail. Failing gives us
Don't miss our Zen meditation retreat on May 27-28 with Zen Master Soeng Hyang, Kathy Park JDPSN, and Lizzie Coombs JDPSN. This flexible-schedule online event includes 1:1 kong-an sessions and is open to all time zones. Learn more and sign up at link
"'Created by mind alone' is not a philosophical point..." Quote by Zen Master Wu Kwang. #zen #mind #experience #kwanumzen
Celebrate Buddha's Birthday 2023 with us! This global sangha event on May 28th at 5AM PDT / 8AM EDT / 2PM CEST / 9PM KST will feature Sogamunibul chanting and dharma talks. Register now at link in bio. #zen #kwanumzen #meditation #buddhism #buddhasbi
"Your mind is like the sea. When the wind comes, there are very big waves. When the wind dies down, the waves become smaller and smaller, until finally the wind disappears altogether and the sea is like a clear mirror. Then mountains, trees and
"Using intellectual understanding to find your true nature is like expecting a hungry man to satisfy his gnawing hunger with a picture of a banana." Quote by Zen Master Seung Sahn. #zen #truenature #intellect #understanding #attainment #zms
Join Zen Master Bon Hae for two classes on the Avatamsaka Sutra and on the concepts of Mind-Only & Karma. These classes will provide a condensed overview of the Avatamsaka Sutra, including how it pervades our practice; and an exploration about ho

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