Zen mind is.....

.....not zen mind. That is, if you are attached to zen mind, then you have a problem, and your way is very narrow. Throwing away zen mind is correct zen mind. Only keep the question, "What is the best way of helping other people?" - Seung Sahn

A primary aim of Zen.....

.....is the uncovering of what is known as inherent knowledge. It is said that the ignorant are obstructed by ignorance, while intellectuals are obstructed by intellectual knowledge. One way of getting past these obstacles and approaching inherent knowledge is to let go of whatever comes to mind. - Muso Kokushi

Do not.....

.....seek the truth. Only cease to cherish opinions. - Zen Saying

Calm in quietude.....

.....is not real calm. When you can be calm in the midst of activity, this is the true state of nature. Happiness in comfort is not real happiness. When you can be happy in the midst of hardship, then you see the true potential of the mind. - Huanchu Daoren

Refraining from all evil.....

.....not clinging to birth and death, working in deep compassion for all sentient beings, respecting those over you and pitying those below you, without any detesting or desiring, worrying or lamentation - this is what is called Buddha. Do not search beyond it. - Dogen

Outside teaching.....

.....apart from tradition. Not founded on words & letters. Pointing directly to the human mind. Seeing into one's nature & attaining. BUDDHAHOOD. Walking is Zen, sitting is Zen. Whether talking or remaining silent, whether moving or standing quiet, the essence itself is ever at ease. - Daishi

Zen in its.....

.....essence is the art of seeing into the nature of one's being, and it points the way from bondage to freedom. - D.T. Suzuki