How much 'ego' do you need? Just enough so that you don't step in front of a bus.

People say that practicing Zen is difficult, but there is a misunderstanding as to why. It is not difficult because it is hard to sit in the cross- legged position, or to attain enlightenment. It is difficult because it is hard to keep our mind pure and our practice pure in its fundamental sense.

You will always exist in the universe in one form or another.

To cook is not just to prepare food for someone or to cook for yourself; it is to express your sincerity. So when you cook you should express yourself in your activity in the kitchen. You should allow yourself plenty of time.

Moment after moment everything comes out of nothingness. This is the true joy of life.

In the zazen posture, your mind and body have, great power to accept things as they are, whether agreeable or disagreeable.

If you take pride in your attainment or become discouraged because of your idealistic effort, your practice will confine you by a thick wall.