Monkey Grasping Moon's Reflection
Sitting peacefully on a cushion day and night seeking to attain Buddhahood, rejecting life and death in hopes of realizing enlightenment, is all like a monkey grasping at the moon reflected in the water. -Shoitsu From "The Pocket Zen Reader," edited by Thomas Cleary, 1999. Reprinted by arrangement with Shambhala Publications, Boston, www.shambhala.com. Monkey Grasping Moon's Reflection Oh do not go to falsehood's temple To find your way to Truth. But, rather go make your visit At the Temple of... Sign in to see full entry.