Realization doesn't destroy the individual any more than the reflection of the moon breaks a drop of water. A drop of water can reflect the whole sky.

Although its light is wide and great, the Moon is reflected in a puddle one inch wide. The whole Moon and the entire sky is reflected in one dew drop on the grass.

Be moderate in eating and drinking. Mindful of the passing of time, engage yourself in zazen as though saving your head from fire.

Let your heart go out and abide in things. Let things return and abide in your heart.

One must be deeply aware of the impermanence of the world.

But do not ask me where I am going, As I travel in this limitless world, Where every step I take is my home.

Yet, though it is like this, simply, flowers fall amid our longing and weeds spring up amid our antipathy.