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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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When you do something, you should burn yourself up completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.

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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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Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find perfect composure. 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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We must exist right here, right now!

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If your mind is empty, it is ready for anything. In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities; in the expert's mind there are few.

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Everything is perfect and there is always room for improvement.

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When you understand one thing through and through, you understand everything.

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If you think your body and mind are two, that is wrong; if you think that they are one, that is also wrong. Our body and mind are both two and one.

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If you cannot bow to Buddha, you cannot be a Buddha. It is arrogance.

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Biography

Nationality: Japanese

Type: Leader

Born: May 18th, 1904

Died: December 4th, 1971

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