ZAZEN

 

If someone asks what true Zen is,

You don’t have to open your mouth to explain it.

Just display all aspects of your zazen posture.

Then the spring wind will blow and bring the wonderful plum blossom into bloom.

 

Daichi Sokei (1290 – 1366)

 

BAIKARYU EISANKA

 

If this greatest cold

Does not penetrate our bones,

How will the fragrance of plum blossoms

pervade the entire the universe?

 

Eihei Dôgen (1200-1253)

In his work, the Eihei Koroku, vol 1. N°34.

MEETING PLACES

 

Fortunately, places to practice zazen exist

in cities and out in the countryside.

By making them shine with your presence, they are like sparkling jewels.