Random Quotes
Joshu Investigates
When the question is common The answer is also common. When the question is sand in a bowl of boiled rice, The answer is a stick in the soft mud.
Tipping Over a Water Vase
Giving up cooking utensils, Defeating the chatterbox, Though his teacher sets a barrier for him His feet will tip over everything, even the Buddha.
Ummon’s Sidetrack
When a fish meets the fishhook If he is too greedy, he will be caught. When his mouth opens His life already is lost.
Preaching from the Third Seat
In the light of day, Yet in a dream he talks of a dream. A monster among monsters, He intended to deceive the whole crowd.
Bodhidharma Pacifies the Mind
Why did Bodhidharma come to China? For years monks have discussed this.
