In Zen, actions speak louder than words. Doing is more important than knowing, and knowledge which cannot be translated into action is of little worth.
Thich Thien-AnTo practice Zen Buddhism is to train oneself to eliminate hatred, anger and selfishness and to develop loving-kindness towards all.
Thich Thien-AnThe beauty of Zen is found in simplicity and tranquility, in a sense of the all-embracing harmony of things.
Thich Thien-AnSince everything is interrelated, since all things depend one upon another, nothing is absolute, nothing is separate, but all are part of the one indivisible whole.
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