Mang Gong (1872-1946) is as towering a figure in modem Korean Zen as his teacher, Kyong Ho. Indeed there are those who believe that in some areas his contributions outstrip those of Kyong Ho. This most charismatic and brilliant of Zen Master Kyong Ho's disciples was born in 1872 and became a novice-monk as a young boy.
Read his full story: Zen Master Man Gong's Story
In 2009, The Teachings of Zen Master Man Gong was translated into English as a dedication to the memory of Zen Master Seung Sahn and is a gift for all beings.
Excerpts from the book:
"Every human being wants something good out of life but nobody understands that this 'wanting' is the source of suffering."
"Sentient beings only know how to know, they do not know how to 'don't know'.
If you know this 'don't know', then you truly know. The way of truly knowing is knowing how to not know. This is your true nature. "
If you know this 'don't know', then you truly know. The way of truly knowing is knowing how to not know. This is your true nature. "
"A person of the Way should not be a 'person of the Way'. You must attain the point before name and form appears. Don't idolize people of the Way and don't be hindered by your precepts and practice. Instead, become a completely independent person. If you do this, you can come and go freely in the six realms of existence and escape suffering."
"A stormy life is necessary before and after enlightenment."
"A stormy life is necessary before and after enlightenment."
"When you feel that your practice is going well, it has already gone wrong. Rather than worry about how well you are practicing, you should instead be building up strong faith."
"The meanest thing that you can do is to blame others for your mistake."
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