Archive for the ‘Buddhist’ Category

This is Tao…   7 comments

The desireless one sees the essence; (the soul) While the desiring one sees only its manifestation. (the superficial) Desirelessness is a matter of respectfulness. Contemplate these statements, ponder them, meditate on them, and if you could have only one desire, make this be your goal: Overcome your desires and show love to others. What gift [...]

The Way to be Followed Alone   3 comments

These ideals are presented by Musashi to encourage us all to cultivate the only thing of this world that lives on after we leave it….Character

Posted March 23, 2010 by The Maui Taoist in Buddhist, Philosophy

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Heaven and Hell   Leave a comment

A Classic Zen Tale from Japan There was a great samurai who was traveling the country looking for answers on the nature of the universe. He went to a famous Zen Buddhist master and asked him; “Please tell me the nature of Heaven and Hell” The master scowled and replied back, “You stupid samurai, you‘re [...]

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