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In Japan we have the phrase, "Shoshin," which means "beginner's mind." Our "original mind" includes everything within itself. It is always rich and sufficient within itself. This does not mean a closed mind, but actually an empty mind and a ready mind. If your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything. It is open to everything. In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities; in the expert's mind there are few.

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Everything is perfect, but there is a lot of room for improvement.

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Wherever you go you will find your teacher, as long as you have the eyes to see and the ears to hear.

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Strictly speaking, there is no such thing as an enlightened person. There is only enlightened activity.

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How much 'ego' do you need? Just enough so that you don't step in front of a bus.

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We try, and we try, and we fail; and then we go deeper.

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Instead of criticizing, find out how to help.

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When my master and I were walking in the rain, he would say, 'Do not walk so fast, the rain is everywhere.'

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Moment after moment everything comes out of nothingness. This is the true joy of life.

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Treat every moment as your last. It is not preparation for something else.

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