Creative Proverbs from Zen*

Creative Proverbs from the...
Zen* Culture
(* denotes a culture rather than a country)

Background: Zen is an important school of Buddhism for enlightenment (bodhi) achieved by Gautama the Buddha. The school arose in 6th century China, but did not fully develop until the 12th century in Japan. In its secondary developments of mental tranquillity, fearlessness, and spontaneity--all faculties of the enlightened mind--the school of Zen has had lasting influence on the cultural life of Japan.

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Proverbs from the Zen* Culture

	In studying the way, realizing it is hard; once you have realized it, preserving it is hard. When you can preserve it, putting it into practice is hard.
	The Great Way is not difficult for those who have no preferences.
	No snowflake ever falls in the wrong place.
	The tighter you squeeze, the less you have.
	Sit, walk, or run, but don't wobble.

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