Quote of The Day 5-13-13

"Do not travel far to other dusty lands, forsaking your own sitting palace; if you cannot find the truth where you are now, you will never find it."

-Dogen

Word son.  I have no qualms with traveling and seeking experience through new sights and cultures.  But ultimate truth and meaning is not something to be found in a particular place.  It is to be found within.  And you are always with yourself.

Dogen (1200-1253) was a Japanese Zen Buddhist.  Born in Kyoto, Dogen founded the Soto school of Zen after training under Rujing in China, a master of the Caodong sect of Buddhism.  He is known for his bountiful writings, especially Treasury of The Eye of The True Dharma.