The universe, dirty or clean as you may interpret it to be, is the image in the mirror. The mind essence, however, is absolute purity. The mirror is not soiled by the image it reflects. Instead, the mind transcends all of its manifestations, and in that sense it stands alone. The Mind is emptiness, but… READ MORE

Suppose you encounter a problem caused by a disturbed mind. If you do not endeavor to calm your mind but instead try to erase the appearance of the issue, no solution will be found. If you have the right understanding of the mind and practice, eventually you will recognize the Buddha essence within you. New… READ MORE

A problem cannot be solved if you look at it in isolation. Instead, you must go to the root of the problem and then find the solution. In other words, you have to see the cause of the problem in order to change it. When we encounter a difficulty, it is tempting to think, “It… READ MORE

In Zen, the calm mind is the base. The calm mind is the foundation of any practice, and the pure mind is the purpose of that practice Consider the statement: “You are of the Mind, and the Mind is of you.” We must all strive to clear our minds of every distraction, every lie and… READ MORE