The awakening of Zen can only be realized personally; it is "not founded upon words and letters." That is the gold of Zen. But to convey that awakening to others, one must use language. To sell the gold of Zen, one must mix it with sand. - Victor Sōgen Hori

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Give yourself to Zazen the way you give yourself to gravity.

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"If you follow the present-day world, you will turn your back on the Way; if you would not turn your back on the Way, do not follow the world." Takaun Sōhō, The Unfettered Mind *(1573 - 1645)

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"Doubt the teaching of one who does not work with their hands" Hyakujo (Baizhang Huaihai)

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My village in my dreams Size 17 by 13 inch on paper Medium oil

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