"There are many different responses ...."

There are many different responses to man’s daily needs, but for one who has grasped the way, his mind is not moved by phenomena. The essence of the mind is selfless and without desire, and thus at peace and undisturbed.

Issai Chozanshi

"When you don't ...."

“When you don’t insert your own selfish will, you acquire the greatest happiness in the world and won’t be defeated by things. While you’re alive, follow only that way with everything you have. When you die, just be content with your own return.”

“The common man has not yet cut through the root of confusion of life and death. This always lies concealed and acts as a cover over the spirit.”

Issai Chozanshi

"Each and every thing ...."

Each and every thing has been granted food and a lodging place that will not cause it problems. To go beyond itself and envy other beings would be turning its back on heaven.

But rather, following good and bad fortune or prosperity and decline as one meets them, and calming enjoying oneself in the midst of creation and change: this is the greatest happiness under heaven.

Issai Chozanshi