Buddha/Zen/Meditation Quotes: (a list of my favorites)
"I would rather sink to the bottom of the sea for endless eons than seek liberation through all the saints of the universe. Shih-t'ou" (The Golden Age of Zen 270, 323 n.57)
"You cannot stop the waves, but you can learn to surf" -Zen Proverb
"Change affects only the form of a thing, not its substance." - Dharma
"If you do not have mastery of your mind you cannot know the mystery of existence."
"What is meditation? When you empty yourself and let the universe come in."
"Our wholesome essence, the Buddha-nature within, is similar to the essence of the lotus. In spite of the weeds and dirt surrounding it the lotus flower still blossoms, outshining everything around it. A lotus is a lotus. All that matters, all that is effective, all the shines and all that is seen is the pristine beauty of its blossom." - Lesson of the Lotus by Wimala
"It is difficult to control, elusive, and inclines towards pleasure. Taming the mind is good. A tamed mind brings happiness." - Buddha on the mind
"Awaken! Awaken! Awaken!" - Buddha
"The doctrine of karma is, in short, that our thoughts are responsible for our destiny in life" - Lessons of the Lotus by Wimala
"A jug fills drop by drop." - Buddha
"All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him." -Buddha
"An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea." -Buddha
"Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace." - Buddha
"Do no dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." -Buddha
"It is better to travel well than to arrive." -Buddha
"Each of us is a God, Buddha had said. Each of us knows we need only open our minds to hear our wisdom." -Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
"One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it." - Chinese Proverb
"You are your only master. Who else? Subdue yourself and discover your master." -Buddha
Buddhist Art:
I use Photoshop to create pieces that are often related to my reading. You can view my pieces by looking at my Buddhist Art Collection. If you are interested in owning some of the pieces there will be notes in the post as to whether or not they are available for sale and where/what you can purchase with the image.
Buddhist Readings:
Zen Guide:An online guide to everything Zen. From readings to summaries on main ideas. If you are interested in Zen Buddhism this is a great place to start.
Zen Readings : A list of additional books to read about Zen.
A Buddhist Reading List : Another great list of readings on Zen.
Walking on Lotus Flowers: Buddhist Women Living, Loving and Meditating : Perhaps the best collection of Buddhist experiences I have ever read. Not only for women, any gender would appreciate the experiences in this book.
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation In Everyday Life : A great guide that walks you through the meaning behind mediation. Whether you have only starting meditating or have been doing it for years this is a not only a great resource but also an enjoyable read.
Buddha: A Story of Enlightenment by Deepak Chopra
: A fascinating look at the life of Buddha.Wake Up: A Life of the Buddha by Jack Kerouac
: Another fantastic account of the life of Buddha by one of the best known Beat poets.
The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson
: Not really a Buddhist text but those who appreciate Buddhism will develop a great appreciation for the works of Emerson who was a scholar of Hinduism and Buddhism.Walden by Henry David Thoreau
: Thoreau's account of living in the small cabin on Walden Pond is an experience anyone interested in Buddhism will enjoy. The whole experience was a long meditation.
Sacred Zen Texts : A collection of full and partial Zen texts.
Peaceful Spiritual Inspiration: This website has a great little collection of different proverbs, including some Zen proverbs.
