When you do something, you should burn yourself up completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.
About Shunryu Suzuki
Shunryu Suzukiwas a Soto Zen monk and teacher who helped popularize Zen Buddhism in the United States, and is renowned for founding the first Zen Buddhist monastery outside Asia (Tassajara Zen Mountain Center). Suzuki founded San Francisco Zen Center which, along with its affiliate temples, comprises one of the most influential Zen organizations in the United States.
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When you do something, you should burn yourself up completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.
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The world is its own magic.
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In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, in the expert’s mind there are few.
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Preparing food is not just about yourself and others. It is about everything!
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Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find perfect composure. But unfortunately, although it is true, it is difficult for us to accept it. Because we cannot accept the truth of transience, we suffer.
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