Because all existence is founded upon the ever-present state of union, everything already exists in a state of tranquility. However, this state of tranquility is masked from us by our assumption that there is a separation, that there is a problem.

Ego is a social institution with no physical reality. The ego is simply your symbol of yourself.

Zazen practice is the direct expression of our true nature. Strictly speaking, for a human being, there is no other practice than this practice; there is no other way of life than this way of life.

A Master who cannot bow to a disciple cannot bow to Buddha.

Zazen practice and everyday activity are one thing. We call zazen everyday life, and everyday life zazen.

We die, and we do not die.

Our way is to practice one step at a time, one breath at a time, with no gaining idea.