BE HERE NOW. It is the essence of Zen. The essence of simple wisdom. The essence of life. Be: Not Do. Here: Not somewhere else. Now: Not some other time we long for, fear, dread, or regret. Just… Be. Here. Now. No matter your problems, no matter what turmoil is around you or within you. Just… Be. Here. Now. It
A FLOWER SERMON: In Buddhist art and tradition, the Buddha taught perhaps his most famous sermon without speaking a word. Instead, he held up a single lotus blossom. It is said that only one disciple understood, and smiled. That is one of the meanings——that some lessons cannot be taught, only grasped through direct experience. But it is also true that
MANY FOLKS HAVE DIFFICULTY understanding the impenetrable mystery of Zen. Millions of words have been written about it. But here is the entire secret of Zen, and of everyday happiness: When you are in the kitchen doing the dishes, be in the kitchen. And do the dishes. When you are walking beside a stream, walk beside the stream. When you