Realizing you can’t know anything, is wise
One who does not understand he can’t know anything, is insane
One who realizes his insanity,
Is able to get rid of it
One who is wise is not insane anymore,
Because he has disposed of his insanity
Therefore he has a clear view
The Tao produces one, one produces two.
The two produce the three and the three produce all things.
All things submit to the yin and embrace yang.
They soften their energy to achieve harmony.
People hate to think of themselves as “orphan,” “lowly,” or “unworthy”
Yet the kings call themselves by these names.
Some lose and yet gain,
Others gain and yet [...]
I didn’t write this, and I don’t know who did, but it’s hilarious. If you know where it comes from, let me know.
The Jewish Approach to Zen
If there is no self, whose arthritis is this?
Be here now.
Be someplace else later.
Is that so complicated?
Drink tea and nourish life.
With the first sip… joy.
With the second… satisfaction.
With the [...]
