Dennis Merzel quotes

There is a transcendent awareness, a Big Mind, a Big Heart, present and readily accessible to each and every one of us. When we realize it, we see it is the source of true peace, happiness, satisfaction, courage and joy. (Dennis Merzel)
When we really let go, we become everything. At that point we are identified with all things: the flower, the oak tree, the morning star. View quote
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To accept the truth of who you really are takes nothing short of realization. You have to see the diamond for yourself. View quote
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So if we look at progress, or evolution, or we look at accomplishment in our life, the key is to be continually moving on, expanding and growing, clarifying, developing and maturing. The opposite would be getting stuck, staying stuck, so there's no maturing, no developing, no accomplishing, no movement. View quote
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True zazen is surrendering every moment. But surrendering to what? It really does not matter what we call it: God or the Tao or the Dharma or the Buddha or our true nature. . . . It is the act of letting go, of surrendering, that matters. The very act of letting go opens us up completely. View quote
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The Mind cannot be confused, but it is confusion. View quote
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Because of our belief in being separate, we fall into all kinds of harmful actions and deeds that create more problems for us. Competitiveness is a big one-trying to get ahead of others, stepping on each other. We become frustrated and angry with each other. We try to control others; we condemn them. All of these things stem from one false belief, "I am apart, separate from everything else. View quote
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