My Heart Burns Like Fire: Soyen Shaku, the first Zen teacher to come to America, said: My heart burns like fire but my eyes are as cold as dead ashes. He made the following rules which he practiced every day of his life. • In the morning before dressing, light incense and meditate. • Retire at a regular hour. Partake of food at regular intervals. Eat with moderation and never to the point of satisfaction. • Receive a guest with the same attitude you have when alone. When alone, maintain the same attitude you have in receiving guests. • Watch what you say, and whatever you say, practice it. • When an opportunity comes do not let it pass you by, yet always think twice before acting. • Do not regret the past. Look to the future. • Have the fearless attitude of a hero and the loving heart of a child. • Upon retiring, sleep as if you had entered your last sleep. Upon awakening, leave your bed behind you instantly as if you had cast away a pair of old shoes.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 15:52:19 +0000
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