The Way of Korean Zen Quotes

“Before seeing, before feeling, and before thinking: What is the mind?”
― Kusan Sunim, The Way of Korean Zen

“There is no one who can undertake this task for you. The student's hunger can never be satisfied by his teacher's eating a meal for him. It is like competing in a marathon. The winner will only be the person who is either the fittest or the most determined. It is solely up to the individual to win the race. Likewise, to achieve the aim of your practice, do not be distracted by things that are not related to this task. For the time being, just let everything else remain as it is and put it out of your mind. Only when you are awakened willl you be able to truly benefit others.”
― Kusan Sunim, The Way of Korean Zen