Big mind is something to express, not something to figure out. Big mind is something you have, not something to seek for.

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

If you want to read a letter from the Buddha's world, it is necessary to understand Buddha's world.

In Japan we have the phrase, "Shoshin," which means "beginner's mind." Our "original mind" includes everything within itself. It is always rich and sufficient within itself. This does not mean a closed mind, but actually an empty mind and a ready mind. If your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything. It is open to everything. In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities; in the expert's mind there are few.

Things are always changing, so nothing can be yours.

Preparing food is not just about yourself and others. It is about everything!

Life without zazen is like winding your clock without setting it. It runs perfectly well, but it dosen't tell time.