Hakuin Ekaku quotes

If you forget yourself, you become the universe. (Hakuin Ekaku)
You know the sound of two hands clapping; tell me, what is the sound of one hand? View quote
Hakuin Ekaku
Should you desire the great tranquility prepare to sweat white beads. View quote
Hakuin Ekaku
All beings are by nature are Buddhas, as ice by nature is water. Apart from water there is no ice; apart from beings, no Buddhas. How sad that people ignore the near and search the truth afar: like someone in the midst of watercrying out in thirst: like a child of a wealthy home wandering among the poor. View quote
Hakuin Ekaku

Hakuin Ekaku

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Born: January 19, 1686
Died: January 18, 1769
Quotes count: 4
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