Zen Quotes
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
Famous Chinese Proverb
He who asks a question is a fool for a minute; he who does not remains a fool forever.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
Taoist Proverb
We cannot see our reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.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
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
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
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
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
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
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