Zen Dogs: (Zen gift)

by Gautama Buddha

Overview

Readers of Start With Why, You Are Here and Whatever You Are, Be A Good One will love the quotes and teachings of Zen Dogs.

Advice from Zen Leaders. Join some cuddly puppies for the timeless teachings of Buddhism along with key lessons our canine companions are here to remind us of—such as how to live in the now—in Zen Dogs. Don’t let the adorable dogs fool you—they have plenty of mindfulness wisdom to share in the form of quotes and verses. These timeless verses will continue to be helpful and relevant to your life for years to come.

Daily Mindfulness. Meditate along with these verses daily. Every dog is a living example of loving kindness, a central tenet of the Buddha, which they reteach us with every affectionate lick and joy-filled wag of the tail. Learn from the dutiful dog to be true in body and mind. If you appreciated the mindfulness encouragement from Peace Is Every Step, The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching and Together Is Better, get yourself a copy of Zen Dogs.

Let your inner Zen Dog guide you to enlightenment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781633535213
Publisher:	Mango Media
Publication date:	10/11/2016
Pages:	165
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

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CHAPTER 1

MIND AND BODY

VERSE 1

Let a wise man blow off the impurities of his self, as a smith blows off the impurities of silver one by one, little by little, and from time to time.

Becoming enlightened is not the work of a day. It is achieved in the small, steady steps we take every day.

VERSE 2

Him I call enlightened who does not offend by body, word, or thought, and is controlled on these three points.

We must strive to control the negative impulses of our bodies and minds in order to approach the world with a peaceful, loving spirit

VERSE 3

We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts

Our outlook colors our personality. Dwell on the negative, and you will appear darker. Choose optimism, and people will respond to your attitude.

VERSE 4

Fine words bear fruit in a man who acts well in accordance with them.

Making resolutions is good, but we need to follow our promises up with action.

VERSE 5

He who lives without looking for pleasures, his senses well controlled, moderate in his food, faithful and strong, him evil will certainly not overthrow, anymore than the wind throws down a rocky mountain

Disciplining our bodies to resist temptation is good practice for training our minds to resist bad influences.

VERSE 6

Restraint in the eye is good, good is restraint in the ear, in the nose restraint is good, good is restraint in the tongue.

Our senses can bring joy, but be careful: do not to allow them to deceive you.

VERSE 7

The gods envy even him whose senses, like horses well broken in by the driver, have been subdued, who is free from pride and free from appetites.

Worldly concerns and desires distract us and bring suffering. Perfect peace comes when we learn how to value the spiritual wealth instead.

VERSE 8

Hunger is the worst of diseases, the body the greatest of pains; if one knows this truly, that is Nirvana, the highest happiness.

Do not allow the needs of the body to interfere with the needs of the spirit.

(Continues…)

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Table of Contents

Mind and Body 9

Verse 1 "Let a wise man blow off…" 11

Verse 2 "Him I call enlightened who does…" 12

Verse 3 "We are what we think…" 13

Verse 4 "Fine words bear fruit in a…" 14

Verse 5 "He who lives without looking for…" 15

Verse 6 "Restraint in the eye is good…" 17

Verse 7 "The gods envy even him whose…" 18

Verse 8 "Hunger is the worst of diseases…" 19

Verse 9 "He who overcomes this fierce thirst…" 20

Verse 10 "For self is the lord of…" 21

Verse 11 "Careful amidst the careless, amongst…" 23

Verse 12 "As rain breaks through an ill…" 24

Verse 13 "It is good to tame the…" 25

Verse 14 "As the fletcher whittles and makes…" 26

Verse 15 "Therefore, the man who seeks…" 27

Verse 16 "A disciplined mind brings happiness…" 29

Verse 17 "However many holy words you read…" 30

Verse 18 "Speak or act with an impure…" 31

Verse 19 "If anything is to be done…" 32

Verse 20 "In making efforts to overcome wrong…" 33

Verse 21 "Long is the night to him…" 35

Verse 22 "All that we are arises with…" 36

Verse 23 "If one man conquer in battle…" 37

Verse 24 "How happy he is following the…" 39

Happiness

Verse 25 "There is happiness in life…" 42

Verse 26 "If a man speaks or acts…" 43

Verse 27 "Victory breeds hatred, for the… " 44

Verse 28 "Over Delight and Discontent one has…" 45

Verse 29 "Happiness or sorrow: whatever befalls…" 47

Verse 30 "He who is earnest and meditative…" 48

Verse 31 "These wise people-meditative, steady…" 49

Verse 32 "If by leaving a small pleasure…" 50

Verse 33 "Let the wise man guard his…" 51

Verse 34 "Whether touched by happiness or sorrow…" 53

Verse 35 "Even a good man sees evil…" 54

Verse 36 "Pleasant is virtue lasting to old…" 55

Verse 37 "He who, by causing pain…" 56

Verse 38 "Even in heavenly pleasures he finds…" 57

Verse 39 "Health is the greatest of gifts…" 59

Verse 40 "Wise people, after they have…" 60

Verse 41 "If a man is tossed about…" 61

Verse 42 "Why do what you will regret…" 62

Verse 43 "If a man does what is…" 63

Verse 44 "For a while the fool's…" 65

Verse 45 "There is no fire like passion…" 66

Verse 46 "Cherish the road of peace…" 67

Verse 47 "He whose evil deeds are covered…" 68

Verse 48 "The virtuous man delights in this…" 69

Virtue 71

Verse 49 "The kind of seed sown will…" 73

Verse 50 "Even though a speech be a…" 74

Verse 51 "The perfume of virtue travels against…" 75

Verse 52 "Lei no one forget his own…" 77

Verse 53 "Not the perversities of others…" 78

Verse 54 "And he who lives a hundred…" 79

Verse 55 "He who has no wound on…" 80

Verse 56 "Look not for recognition, but…" 81

Verse 57 "Be quick to do good…" 83

Verse 58 "Do not speak harshly to anybody…" 84

Verse 59 "The evil done by oneself…" 85

Verse 60 "Is there in this world any…" 86

Verse 61 "The disciple will find out the…" 87

Verse 62 "Good people walk on whatever befall…" 89

Verse 63 "Let no man think lightly of…" 90

Verse 64 "Let a man overcome anger by…" 91

Verse 65 "An act carelessly performed, a…" 92

Verse 66 "By oneself the evil is done…" 93

Verse 67 "Fools follow after vanity, men…" 95

Verse 68 "As many kinds of wreaths can…" 96

Verse 69 "Do not have evil-doers for…" 97

Verse 70 "If a man offend a harmless…" 98

Verse 71 "Well-makers lead the water; …" 99

Verse 72 "Good people shine from afar, …" 101

Truth 103

Verse 73 "Do not look for bad company…" 105

Verse 74 "The fields are damaged by weeds…" 106

Verse 75 "For hatred does not cease by… 107

Verse 76 "They who imagine truth in untruth…" 108

Verse 77 "The master finds freedom from desire…" 109

Verse 78 "So was my past existence at…" 111

Verse 79 "The fool who knows his foolishness…" 112

Verse 80 "Let each man direct himself first…" 113

Verse 81 "As a solid rock is not…" 114

Verse 82 "Do not follow the evil law…" 115

Verse 83 "Speak the truth, do not…" 117

Verse 84 "A man is not learned because…" 118

Verse 85 "They who fear when they ought…" 119

Verse 86 "Without knowledge, there is no…" 120

Verse 87 "Him I call enlightened who utters…" 121

Verse 88 "He abused me, he beat…" 123

Verse 89 "Few are there among men who…" 124

Verse 90 "Bad deeds, and deeds hurtful…" 125

Verse 91 "Your worst enemy cannot harm you…" 126

Verse 92 "In overcoming wrong action with attentive…" 127

Verse 93 "Men, driven by fear…" 129

Verse 94 "Develop your concentration: for he…" 130

Verse 95 "By watching and working, the…" 131

Verse 96 "How can a troubled mind understand…" 133

Eternity

Verse 97 "Better than a hundred years of…" 136

Verse 98 "Yielding tike the earth, Joyous…" 137

Verse 99 "When your light shines without impurity…" 138

Verse 100 "There is no suffering for him…" 139

Verse 101 "Give up the old ways… 141

Verse 102 "Let him live in charity…" 142

Verse 103 "When one understands that corporeality…" 143

Verse 104 "The extinction of greed, the…" 144

Verse 105 "This world is dark, few…" 145

Verse 106 "Give up what is before…" 147

Verse 107 "Here I shall dwell in the…" 148

Verse 108 "Men who have not observed proper…" 149

Verse 109 "All men tremble al punishment…" 150

Verse 110 "You too shall pass away…" 151

Verse 111 "The evil-doer mourns in this…" 153

Verse 112 "All created things perish. He…" 154

Verse 113 "Earnestness is the path to immortality…" 155

Verse 114 "He who knows that this body…" 156

Verse 115 "The brilliant chariots of kings are…" 157

Verse 116 "For great is the harvest in…" 159

Verse 117 "When you have understood the destruction…" 160

Verse 118 "Wakefulness is the way to life…" 161

Verse 119 "Rouse thyself! Do not be…" 162

Verse 120 "And he who lives a hundred…" 163

Credits 164