Blessed is he who finds happiness in his own foolishness. For he will always be happy.

~ Chade Meng ~

Things are not what they seem; Nor are they otherwise.

~ Lankavatara Sutra ~

Paradise is exactly like where you are right now ... only much, much better.

~ Laurie Anderson ~

Meditation is not about doing something.

~ Joko Beck ~

Disciple: Oh wise and all knowing one, show me the place of perfect peace.

Master: If I show it to you,
it will no longer be peaceful.

Nothing leads me further from attachment than a week with the in-laws

~ David Loomis~

What is nirvana?

"Nothing happens next. This is it."
said the old monk to the young one.

Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.

~ Albert Einstein ~

Buddha's last words: "Decay is inherent in all compounded things. Strive unceasingly."

Buddha stated the second law of thermodynamics. His inherent understanding still amazes me.

~ William A. Russell ~

I'd like to offer something to help you. But in the Zen School we don't have a single thing!

~ Zen Master Ikkyu ~

Your personality is an often insurmountable speedbump on the path to Nirvana.

~ "Slug" ~

Q: What did one Zen practitioner give to another for his/her birthday?
A: Nothing.

Q: What did the birthday boy/girl respond in return?
A: You are thoughtless for giving me this meaningless gift.

To which the giver replied, "Thank you."

A monk went to the dentist for an exam. The dentist found a cavity and said he would have to give the monk a filling.
"Do you want something for the pain?", asked the dentist.
The monk replied, "No thank you, I transcend dental medication."

Q: How many Zen buddhists does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Three - one to change it,
one to not-change it and one to both change- and not-change it.