My Heart Burns Like Fire
SoYen Shaku, a Zen
teacher who come to America, said:
"My heart burns like fire but my eyes
are as cold as dead ash."
He made the following
rules which he practiced every day of his life.
~ In
the morning before dressing, light incense and meditate.
~ Retire
at a regular hour.
~ Partake
of food at regular intervals. Eat with moderation and never to the point of
satisfaction.
~ Receive
a guest with the same attitude you have when alone. When alone, maintain the
same attitude you have in receiving guests.
~ Watch
what you say, and whatever you say, practice it.
~ When
an opportunity comes do not let it pass you by, yet always think twice before
acting.
~ Do
not regret the past. Look to the future.
~ Have
the fearless attitude of a hero and the loving heart of a child.
~ Upon
retiring, sleep as if you had entered your last sleep.
~ Upon
awakening, leave your bed behind you instantly as if you had cast away a pair
of old shoes.
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