How to Become a Buddha : Do Not Seek Anything Else

Áine on June 11th, 2007 filed in Quotations

“There is a simple way to become a buddha: When you refrain from unwholesome action, are not attached to birth and death, and are compassionate toward all sentient beings, respectful to seniors and kind to juniors, not excluding or desiring anything, with no designing thoughts or worries, you will be called a buddha. Do not seek anything else.”

— Zen Master Dogen, Moon in a Dewdrop, edited by Kazuaki Tanahashi

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One Response to “How to Become a Buddha : Do Not Seek Anything Else”

  1. r.w.dean Says:
    June 11th, 2007 at 10:44 am

    That doesn’t seem too difficult (silent sarcasm)

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