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Zen Quotes

View this selection of quotes and proverbs from the philosphies of Zen, Buddhism, and Taoism.

Zen Quotes and Proverbs 

Zen Quotes by Lao Tzu

The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.3 points

Japanese Zen Saying

The world is like a mirror you see? smile and your friends smile back.2 points

Hui Hai

Your Treasure House is in yourself, it contains all you need.2 points

Famous Chinese Proverb

He who asks a question is a fool for a minute; he who does not remains a fool forever.1 point

Buddha

The tongue like a sharp knife... Kills without drawing blood.1 point

Inspirational Zen Quote by Buddha

All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become.1 point

Zen Quote by Buddha

A jug fills drop by drop.1 point

Taoist Proverb

We cannot see our reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.1 point

Zen Quotes

One moon shows in every pool in every pool the one moon.1 point

Zen Proverb

Student says " I am very discouraged. What should I do?" Master says, "encourage others."1 point

Zen quotes by Dogen Zenji

A flower falls even though we love it and a weed grows even though we do not love it.1 point

Zen Proverb

When the pupil is ready to learn, a teacher will appear.1 point

Zen Proverb

It takes a wise man to learn from his mistakes, but an even wiser man to learn from others.1 point

Zen Proverb

If you understand, things are just as they are; if you do not understand, things are just as they are.1 point

Japanese Proverb

When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends.1 point

Chinese Proverb

Water and words... Easy to pour impossible to recover.1 point

Chinese Proverb

Teachers open the door... You enter by yourself.1 point

Chinese Proverb

A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows the public opinion.1 point

Chinese Proverb

The rich man plans for tomorrow... The poor man for today.1 point

Chinese Proverb

To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.1 point

Zen Quote by Buddha

The path of the enlightened one leaves no track- it is like the path of birds in the sky.0 points

Famous Old Zen Saying

Before enlightenment: Chop wood, carry water. After enlightment: Chop wood, carry water.0 points

Chinese Proverb

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.0 points

Chinese proverb

At birth we come At death we go... Bearing nothing.0 points

Chinese Proverb

One beam alone... No matter how stout... Cannot support a house.0 points

Chinese Proverb

No road to happiness or sorrow... Find them in yourself.0 points

Buddha

You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger.0 points

Zen quotes by Master Nan-sen

What is the path? the Zen Master Nan-sen was asked. Everyday life is the path, he answered.0 points

Buddhist Saying

Do not speak - unless it improves on silence.0 points

Buddhist Saying

If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your own path.0 points

Teacher Quotes by Bankei

In criticizing, the teacher is hoping to teach. That's all.0 points

Hsi-Tang

Although gold dust is precious, when it gets in your eyes, it obstructs your vision.0 points

Buddha

We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.0 points

Link to more Zen quotes 

Zen Quotes: Daily Zen
Selection of Zen quotes, zen cards, and meditations.
Inspirational Quotes on Zen and The Beginner's Mind
Inspirational quotes about Zen and the beginners mind.
Zen Quotes
Zen Proverbs, Sayings and Quotes
Lao Tzu Quotes
Some inspirational quotes by the great master and author of the Tao Te Ching. Enjoy the wisdom of Lao Tzu

Zen Books 

Zen Page-A-Day Calendar 2009 (Original Page a Day Calendars)

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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind (Shambhala Library)

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Not Always So: Practicing the True Spirit of Zen

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One Hundred Days of Solitude: Losing Myself and Finding Grace on a Zen Retreat

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Zen Heart: Simple Advice for Living with Mindfulness and Compassion

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