by sbrenner | Oct 28, 2011
Hinayana Buddhism lays importance on eliminating one’s impurity and ignorance. Mahayana Buddhism also teaches the same, but with the mind to save all sentient beings and become a Buddha oneself. The practice of Zen Buddhism points directly to the mind, seeing the...
by sbrenner | Feb 6, 2009
One day in China, a student asked his Zen master, “What is the most exquisite, deepest meaning of Zen Buddhism?” The master answered, “Taoism says, ‘I did not hide anything.’ It is the same in Zen Buddhism; there is nothing hidden.”...
by sbrenner | Apr 1, 2008
In our everyday life, we have many things to do; we are constantly on the go trying to accomplish what we want to do. In that busy life, we often forget when to relax. Even though there might be time to relax, often one plans to do something instead. It is just like a...
by sbrenner | Aug 4, 2007
If the minds of all the sentient beings in this world would come together in one place, then this globe would automatically have world peace, and everyone could live very well. This would be the happiest, most beautiful life together for everyone. It is difficult to...
