31 Quotes by Shoukei Matsumoto

It is important to express gratitude at the changing of the seasons. Only those who do this truly know how to achieve closure in their feelings.

F YOU USE AN OBJECT FOR AS LONG AS YOU CAN, CAREFULLY REPAIRING IT WHEN NECESSARY, YOU WILL FIND THAT NOT ONLY YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OBJECTS BEGINS TO CHANGE BUT SO WILL THE WAY YOU RELATE TO PEOPLE.

Dishes must be carefully held in both hands. Holding things in this way displays a sense of natural sophistication and shows that you take care of each and every thing you hold.

Life is a daily training ground, and we are each composed of the very actions we take in life. If you live carelessly, your mind will become soiled, but if you try to live conscientiously, it will slowly become pure again. If your heart is pure, the world looks brighter. If your world is bright, you can be kinder to others.

IN ORDER TO CULTIVATE WISDOM AND COMPASSION IN OUR LIVES, WE SHOULD DO OUR BEST TO KEEP THE SOURCES OF ILLUMINATION IN OUR HOMES FREE OF GRIME OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT MIGHT OBSCURE THEM.

We take tea breaks at ten in the morning and three in the afternoon. Taking regular breaks like this allows us to stay energized throughout the day.

The emphasis on conservation, which is at the heart of our way of life, is not just an effort to be green. In order to remove impurities from the heart, you must reduce wastefulness in your heart.

MUMYO REFERS TO THE CONDITION OF BEING FIGURATIVELY LOST IN THE DARK. SINCE YOU ARE UNABLE TO SEE THE TRUE NATURE OF WHAT IS AROUND YOU, YOUR MIND SUCCUMBS TO WORRY AND ANXIETY.

When you are on the path (up to your door), try to stop at some point, take a deep breath, and let yourself be filled with gratitude.