A Sage Simultaneously Sees The Oneness Of All There Is Quotes

A sage simultaneously sees the oneness of all there is and
the uniqueness of everything.

In Zen, we don't find the answers.
We lose the questions..

Past scholars studied to improve themselves;
Today's scholars study to impress others.

A famous soldier came to the master Hakuin and asked:
"Master, tell me: is there really a heaven and a hell?"

"Who are you?" asked Hakuin.

"I am a soldier of the great Emperor's personal guard."

"Nonsense!" said Hakuin.
"What kind of emperor would have you around him?
To me you look like a beggar!"
At this, the soldier started to rattle his big sword in anger.
"Oho!" said Hakuin.
"So you have a sword!
I'll wager it's much too dull to cut my head off!"

At this the soldier could not hold himself back.
He drew his sword and threatened the master, who said:
"Now you know half the answer! You are opening the gates of hell!"

The soldier drew back, sheathed his sword, and bowed.
"Now you know the other half," said the master.
"You have opened the gates of heaven ."

Count your life by smiles, not tears..
Count your age by friends, not years..

The amount of money
that is in your bank at the time of death,
is the Extra Work you did which wasn't necessary..

मैं तराशता रहा , पत्थर मिटता रहा
क्या बना मुझे याद नहीं ..