Dōgen Quotes

A fool sees himself as another, but a wise man sees others as himself.

To escape from the world means that one's mind is not concerned with the opinions of the world.

Sometimes when I see someone who's a spirit of justice… I feel like I want to destroy them!

Justice for some people is an evil for others. Good intentions, kindness, and hope will not necessarily make people happy.

And let me say this ahead of time, if someone dies in Psycho-Pass 2, it’s Ubukata Tow’s fault and not mine!

One must be deeply aware of the impermanence of the world.

Know that the true dharma emerges of itself [during the practice of zazen], clearing away hindrances and distractions.

Every man possesses the Buddha-nature. Do not demean yourselves.

Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.

Your body is like a dew-drop on the morning grass, your life is as brief as a flash of lightning. Momentary and vain, it is lost in a moment. (From 'Fukan zazengi')

Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. Each of us should strive to awaken. Awaken! Take heed, do not squander your life.

Nothing can be gained by extensive study and wide reading. Give them up immediately.

To enter the Buddha Way is to stop discriminating between good and evil and to cast aside the mind that says this is good and that is bad.

If you achieve good results using a poor method, isn't that a much greater achievement than starting from better methods.

In the end, we all die for what we believe in... mostly because we all die.

If you achieve good results using a poor method, isn't that a much greater achievement than starting from better methods. - Rider

Only those who have the great capacity of genuine trust can enter this realm [the realm of the buddhas]. Those who have no trust are unable to accept it, however much they hear it.

If you are unable to find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?