Dropping Ashes on The Buddha:The Teaching of Zen Master Seung Sahn [Book Summary & Analysis]

Dropping Ashes on The Buddha: The Teaching of Zen Master Seung Sahn. Compiled & edited by Stephen Mitchell. [Summary & Note Highlights] A note to the reader: The purpose of this summary and analysis is to help you decide if it’s worth the time, money and effort reading the original book (if you haven’t already). The …

Birds and Buddha Nature: Unraveling the Feathered Zen Masters

Birds and Buddha nature. “When the Sun of compassion arises, darkness evaporates and the singing birds come from nowhere.”― Amit Ray  Birds, with their graceful flight and melodic songs, have captivated human fascination for centuries. But beyond their physical beauty and innate behaviors, birds seem to have us wondering about their position in possessing Buddha …