Dear brothers and sisters,
“Poverty is your treasure. Never exchange it for an easy life.” – This is words of Zengetsu, a Chinese master of the T’ang dynasty. (No attachment to dust, Story 77 in 101 Zen Stories – Zen Master Nyogen Senzaki compiled, anh Hoành translated and annotated).
What does the Zen master mean?
Many people are afraid of poverty because they worry about not having enough food, or not having good shelter. However, many rich people, having lived a complex life, prefer living simply, eat simply and dress simply. Continue reading Poverty is your treasure