The Way Of Zen

The Samurai warrior would get up every day and say “today is a good day to d.i.e.”

He would make sure that all his affairs were in order so that his passing wouldn’t be a burden to others.

He would then savour every remaining moment and every remaining breath.

Pure Zen.

I’ve always lived to these ideas
I’ve made a will
Lived frugally
Paid for my cremation
Left all the important information in a book
I have no debt
My dojo and flat are paid for, fully repaired and decorated
I’ve written all the books on my life, meditations and teachings
Completed all the videos
Taught a lot of good students

There is nothing left to do
No burdens to leave for others

This means when I do go nothing is left undone

This is the way of living responsibly in peace

And how to savour every remaining moment and every remaining breath

With nothing left for the self to cling to

Pure Zen