The fundamental delusion

The fundamental delusion

The fundamental delusion of humanity is to suppose I am here and you are out there. – Yatsutani Roshi
is nirvana

is nirvana

To get rid of your passions is not nirvana; to look upon them as no matter of yours, that is nirvana. – Shen Hui
Why must the gate be narrow?

Why must the gate be narrow?

Why must the gate be narrow? Because you cannot pass beyond it unburdened. To come in among these trees you must leave behind the world, all of its plans and hopes. You must come without weapon or tool, alone, expecting nothing, remembering nothing, into the ease of...