Forgotten words
fish - photo by Benjamin Hollis
“The purpose of a fish trap is to catch fish, and when the fish are caught, the trap is forgotten.
The purpose of a rabbit snare is to catch rabbits. When the rabbits are caught, the snare is forgotten.
The purpose of words is to convey ideas. When the ideas are grasped, the words are forgotten.
Where can I find the man who has forgotten words? He is the one I would like to talk to.”
- Chuang Tzu
Master vs. Teacher
“The master is not a teacher.
The teacher helps you learn things.
The master helps you unlearn everything.”
– Osho
Sitting Quietly
Sitting quietly, doing nothing,
Spring comes, and the grass grows by itself.
–Zenrin Kushû
Teachers Open the Door
photo by topbanana
Teachers open the door
But you must enter by yourself.
– Chinese Proverb
There Are No Roads
photo by topbanana
Listen, pilgrim!
There are no roads.
Roads are made by walking.
– unknown
