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Zen quotes and sayings from famous Daoists, Buddhists, Zen Scholars and more. Some of these words are of the ancients while others are of modern flavor. These thoughts can be used as a way for attaining realization, even beyond enlightenment, of the true nature underlying all appearances. These quotes change daily.


Today's Quote:
    Why are people called Buddhas
    After they die?
    Because they don't grumble any more,
    Because they don't make a nuisance
    Of themselves any more.

    - Ikkyu