Eisai Quotes on Mind
Myoan Eisai was a Japanese Buddhist monk who is credited with introducing the Rinzai school of Zen and the cultivation of green tea to Japan. This page collects quotes attributed to Eisai on the topic of mind, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Eisai:
“Zen is the seal of the Buddha-mind.”
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Attributed to Eisai:
“Tea cultivates the mind toward simplicity.”
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Attributed to Eisai:
“Meditation is the gateway to enlightenment.”
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Attributed to Eisai:
“The true monk has no need of subtle doctrine; he has only to sit.”