Awareness

An affluent industrialist said to the Master, "What do you do for a profession?" "Nothing," said the Master. The industrialist...

An easygoing disciple complained that he had never experienced the Silence that the Master frequently commended. Said the Master, "Silence...

"How shall I experience my oneness with creation?" "By listening," said the Master. "And how am I to listen?" "Become...

It intrigued the disciples that the Master who lived so simply would not condemn his wealthy followers. "It is rare...

The master was known to favor action over withdrawal. But he always insisted on "Enlightened" action. The disciples wanted to...

The Master was strolling with some of his disciples along the bank of a river. He said, "See how the...

To newcomers the Master would say, "Knock and the door will be opened to you." To some of them he...

"How shall I rid myself of fear?" "How can you rid yourself of what you cling to?" "You mean I...

The Master's expansive mood emboldened his disciples to say, "Tell us what you got from Enlightenment. Did you become divine?"...

Yen Hui said, "I am making progress." Confucius asked, "In what way?" Yen Hui said, "I have given up doing...