1,214 Quotes About Zen

Why are trees green? Because of Chlorophyll. But why is that green? Because it absorbs all light except green. But why?Why has no answer. Just wonder how and stay in the state of wonder. Accepting an answer of why kills the wonder of how.

Nothingness is the only fact. Silence is its only possible description. Rest all are just interpretations.

I don't know', 'Maybe', 'Perhaps' - If youhave stopped using these phrases, you are imprisoned by your beliefs. You don't have beliefs. Beliefs have you.

We can create some information aboutBuffalo, milk and its nutritional values. Wecan exchange that information with each other for money, appreciation etc.A monk living alone in jungle doesn't knowwords such as Buffalo, milk or nutrition. Hejust wonders, "Green grass enters into this big black thing and a white liquid comes out of it. How!" He can't exchange this wonder with anyone but it transports him to eternity.

If you have seen everything in life, you want to say to people, "Cut the drama and come to the point."But for people, drama is the point. A point is useless to them if it doesn't provide drama.

Past troubles those who divide it into two: Waste that must be disposed off and trophies that must be showcased.Things of the past are raw material forthe future. If they are dirty, wash themwith acceptance. If they are too bright,dip them into grace.

Mind is like government. Just as we file tax returns of all our transactions to government, we file return of all our experiences to mind.

When I was a kid my mom would send me off to school each day with the words, ‘Remember: be happy! The most important thing today is that you are happy!

Be aware of the type of humor you use in your daily life. Just because people are laughing doesn’t mean it is creating positive vibes.