Dogen Quotes:
Ocupation: Philosopher
Life: January 19, 1200 - September 22, 1253
Birthday: January 19
Death: September 22
In the assemblies of the enlightened ones there have been many cases of mastering the Way bringing forth the heart of plants and trees; this is what awakening the mind for enlightenment is like. The fifth patriarch of Zen was once a pine-planting wayfarer; Rinzai worked on planting cedars and pines on Mount Obaku. . . . Working with plants, trees, fences and walls, if they practice sincerely they will attain enlightenment.
topic: Wall, Heart, Practice, Cedars, Plants And Trees, Patriarch
