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Dogen Quotes – Wisdom and Inspiration from the Zen Master

The moon does not become the sun, even on a cloudless night.

To study the way is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self. To forget the self is to be enlightened by all things.

When you realize how perfect everything is, you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky.

To follow the path of enlightenment, one must let go of attachment and embrace impermanence.

In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.

The way is not in the sky, the way is in the heart.

Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the old masters; seek what they sought.

The present moment is the only moment that truly exists.

To awaken is to realize that there is no self to awaken.

The more you try to grasp, the more you lose.

Empty your cup and let the universe fill it.

Every morning we are born again. What we do today matters most.

The path is not difficult, it is only our belief in difficulty that makes it so.

When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.

Be master of mind rather than mastered by mind.

To be fully alive is to be constantly in pursuit of wonder.

There is only this moment, and this moment is eternity.

Do not chase after the past or long for the future. The past is gone and the future has not yet come.

The lotus flower blooms most beautifully from the deepest and thickest mud.

The key to peaceful living is gratitude for what is, acceptance of what was, and faith in what will be.

Let go of the idea of self and you will experience true freedom.

In the silence between thoughts, true wisdom can be found.

True happiness can only be found within, not in external circumstances.

The mind is a powerful tool, but it can also be a great deceiver.

To truly understand another, you must first understand yourself.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, but it is the steps that follow that truly matter.

If you are not willing to be a fool, you cannot become a master.

When you plant a seed, it takes time for it to grow. Have patience with yourself.

Do not let the noise of the world drown out the whispers of your soul.

The light of the sun shines equally on all, regardless of who they are or what they have done.

The past is a memory, the future is a dream, and the present is all that truly exists.

The mind is a wild horse that must be tamed through meditation and self-reflection.

To be fully present is to be fully alive.

Do not seek to be better than others, seek to be better than your previous self.

To love without attachment is to experience true freedom.

The more you let go, the more you receive.

Do not underestimate the power of small acts of kindness.

The answer to all of life’s questions lies within.

The more you understand, the less you need.

Do not seek enlightenment, but rather seek to live an enlightened life.

If you want to fly, you must give up everything that weighs you down.

The greatest wisdom is found in silence.

Let go of the need for control and surrender to the flow of life.

Every moment is an opportunity for growth and transformation.

The path to enlightenment is not a journey to a destination, but rather a journey of self-discovery.

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