Zen is not โattainedโ by mirror-wiping mediation, but by โself-forgetfulness in the existential 'present' of life here and now.โ We do not โcomeโ, we โare.โ Don't strive to become, but be.
Bruce LeeAll martial art is simply an honest expression of one's body โ with a lot of deception in between.
Bruce LeeIt is true that the mental aspect of kung-fu is the desired end; however, to achieve this end, technical skill must come first.
Bruce LeeWhen we suddenly awake to the realization that there is no barrier, and never has been, one realizes that one is all things mountains, rivers, grasses, trees, sun, moon, stars, universe are all oneself. There is no longer a division or barrier between myself and others, no longer any feeling of alienation or fear there is nothing apart from oneself and therefore nothing to fear. Realizing this results in true compassion. Other people and things are not seen as apart from oneself but, on the contrary, as one's own body.
Bruce Lee