A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we do not love it.Shobogenzo, 1233
Author · 1 quote
Dogen, born in 1200 in Japan, was a renowned Zen Buddhist teacher and the founder of the Soto school of Zen. He is best known for his work "Shobogenzo," which emphasizes the practice of zazen (sitting meditation) and the importance of direct experience in understanding reality. Dogen's teachings have had a profound influence on Zen Buddhism and continue to be studied and practiced today.
1200–1253·lived 53 years
A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we do not love it.Shobogenzo, 1233