Shunryu Suzuki Quotes


"Preparing food is not just about yourself and others. It is about everything!"
- Shunryu Suzuki
(Related: Food)

"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few."
- Shunryu Suzuki
(Related: Mind, Possibilities)

"Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find perfect composure. But unfortunately, although it is true, it is difficult for us to accept it. Because we cannot accept the truth of transience, we suffer."
- Shunryu Suzuki
(Related: Truth, Fact)

"When you do something, you should burn yourself up completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself."
- Shunryu Suzuki