The seed has no idea of being some particular plant, but it has its own form and is in perfect harmony with the ground, with its surroundings... and there is no trouble. This is what we mean by naturalness.


Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind (ed. Shambhala Publications, 2010) - ISBN: 9780834821293

Shunryu Suzuki Quotes

The seed has no idea of being some particular plant, but it has its own form and is in perfect harmony with the ground, with its surroundings... and...

The seed has no idea of being some particular plant, but it has its own form and is in perfect harmony with the ground, with its surroundings... and...

The seed has no idea of being some particular plant, but it has its own form and is in perfect harmony with the ground, with its surroundings... and...

The seed has no idea of being some particular plant, but it has its own form and is in perfect harmony with the ground, with its surroundings... and...