Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Grasping at the moon reflected in the water

Sitting peacefully on a cushion day and night seeking to attain Buddhahood, rejecting life and death in hopes of realizing enlightenment, is all like a monkey grasping at the moon reflected in the water.

-Shoitsu


For what it's worth, I agree.

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