Quotes by Bodhidharma

Bodhidharma, a legendary figure in Zen Buddhism, is believed to have lived during the 5th or 6th century CE. Traditionally recognized as the transmitter of Chan (Zen) Buddhism from India to China, he is often depicted as a fierce and determined monk who spent nine years in meditation facing a wall at the Shaolin Temple. His teachings emphasized direct experience and mindfulness, laying the groundwork for Zen’s profound impact on spiritual practice. Bodhidharma's legacy endures, inspiring countless seekers on their paths to enlightenment.

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"The ignorant mind, with its infinite afflictions, passions, and evils, is rooted in the three poisons. Greed, anger, and delusion."

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"But while success and failure depend on conditions, the mind neither waxes nor wanes."

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"People who don't see their nature and imagine they can practice thoughtlessness all the time are lairs and fools."

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"If you use your mind to study reality, you won't understand either your mind or reality. If you study reality without using your mind, you'll understand both."

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"Worship means reverence and humility it means revering your real self and humbling delusions."

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"Only one person in a million becomes enlightened without a teacher's help."

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"Not engaging in ignorance is wisdom."

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"Buddhas move freely through birth and death, appearing and disappearing at will."

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