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A young Zen student once went visiting several masters. He arrived at the home of Dokuon of Shokoku. Eager to show off his accomplishments, he pronounced, “Everything is emptiness. The mind does not e … read more

A disillusioned young man travelled to a far off monastery and approached the Master there. “I am tired and disappointed with life. I seek enlightenment and freedom from all suffering. But I am not ca … read more

There is the story of a young martial arts student who was under the tutelage of a famous master. One day, the master was watching a practice session in the courtyard. He realized that the presence of … read more

A noble warrior went to the Zen temple seeking peace. Upon finding the master in calm meditation, the warrior was overcome with sadness. Though he knew he had fought bravely and justly his entire life … read more

The wise Zen teacher was walking on the mountain pass with one of his young students. The teacher kept silent while the student spoke the entire time of Zen and the mind. After some distance the two m … read more