For Zen students, a weed is a treasure.
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Our way is to practice one step at a time, one breath at a time, with no gaining idea.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes mindfulness and the importance of taking each moment as it comes.
Shunryu Suzuki's quote encourages a mindset of living in the present, advocating for a patient and deliberate approach to life. By focusing on one step and one breath at a time, it suggests that we can cultivate awareness and clarity without being distracted by the desire for progress or achievements.
Themes
MindfulnessPresentPatienceAwarenessStep
In practice
Example use cases
In a meditation workshop, when discussing mindfulness, this quote can serve as a reminder to participants.
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