Zen Battles: Modern Commentary on the Teachings of Master Linji
A bhikkhu observes the six sense organs and overcomes the five obstacles of the mind which are greed, hatred, ignorance, torpor, and doubt.
Thich Nhat Hanh • Old Path White Clouds: The Life Story of the Buddha
the path to understanding is not through speculation or philosophical discourse but through personal realization, which requires avoiding distractions and cultivating whatever brings one closer to one’s own mind.
Red Pine • The Lankavatara Sutra: Translation and Commentary (NONE)
Man lives by time. Inventing the future has been his favorite game of escape. We think that changes in ourselves can come about in time, that order in ourselves can be built up little by little, added to day by day. But time doesn’t bring order or peace, so we must stop thinking in terms of gradualness. This means that there is no tomorrow for us t... See more
look deeply at things in order to avoid acting out of greed, anger, passion, or fear.