11+ Takuan Soho Quotes On

Takuan Soho (1573–1645) was a Japanese Zen Buddhist priest, poet, and philosopher. He is best known for his writings on Zen Buddhism and swordsmanship, which were highly influential in the development of Japanese martial arts. He is also known for his famous pickled daikon radish, which is still served in Japan today. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Takuan Soho on love.

It is the very mind itself that leads the mind astray - of the mind, do not be mindless — Takuan Soho

When one practices discipline and moves from the beginner's territory to immovable wisdom, one makes a return and falls back to the level of the beginner. — Takuan Soho

Sever the edge between before and after. — Takuan Soho

When this No-Mind has been well developed, the mind does not stop with one thing nor does it lack any one thing. It appears appropriately when facing a time of need. — Takuan Soho

One does not divine this by impressions or knowledge. What this means is that no matter how much you try to figure or calculate by means of impressions or knowledge, it will not prove the least bit useful. Therefore, separate yourself from the discrimination of figuring things out. — Takuan Soho

The Buddha and all sentient beings are not two. — Takuan Soho

Preoccupied with a single leaf, you won't see the tree. Preoccupied with a single tree, you'll miss the entire forest. — Takuan Soho

Zen is to have the heart and soul of a little child. — Takuan Soho

Presumably, as a Martial artist, I do not fight for gain or loss, am not concerned with strength or weakness, and neither advance a step nor retreat a step. The enemy does not see me. I do not see the enemy. Penetrating to a place where heaven and earth have not yet divided, where yin and yang have not yet arrived, I quickly and necessarily gain effect. — Takuan Soho

Shonin: I have composed a poem. Kokushi: Let's hear it. Shonin: When I chant, Both Buddha and self Cease to exist. There is only the voice that says, Namu Amida Butsu. Kokushi: Something's wrong with the last couple of lines, don't you think? (after a lapse of time) Shonin: This is how I've written it: When I chant, Both Buddha and self Cease to exist. Namu Amida Butsu. Kokushi: There! You got it! — Takuan Soho

One is not likely to achieve understanding from the explanation of another. — Takuan Soho

Life Lessons by Takuan Soho

1. Takuan Soho taught that we should strive to be aware of our thoughts and actions, and to recognize the interconnectedness of all things.
2. He believed that we can only find true peace and freedom by understanding our place in the universe and the interconnectedness of all things.
3. Through his teachings, Takuan Soho encouraged us to cultivate a sense of balance and harmony in our lives, and to be mindful of our thoughts and actions.