Best 9 quotes of Shoukei Matsumoto on MyQuotes

Cleanliness is close to enlightenment, and so is a clean mouth with a fresh breath.

Dishes must be carefully held in both hands. Holding things in this way displays a sense of natural sophistication and shows that you take care of each and every thing you hold.

EVERY TIME YOU STEP INTO YOUR TOILET YOU SHOULD APPRECIATE HOW YOUR BODY IS EXPELLING TOXINS AND WASTE. YOU SHOULD FEEL REFRESHED AND GRATEFUL.

F YOU USE AN OBJECT FOR AS LONG AS YOU CAN, CAREFULLY REPAIRING IT WHEN NECESSARY, YOU WILL FIND THAT NOT ONLY YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OBJECTS BEGINS TO CHANGE BUT SO WILL THE WAY YOU RELATE TO PEOPLE.

Glass is the very symbol of transparency and nonattachment. If your windows are cloudy or dusty, your mind will become cloudy as well.

It is important to express gratitude at the changing of the seasons. Only those who do this truly know how to achieve closure in their feelings.

MUMYO REFERS TO THE CONDITION OF BEING FIGURATIVELY LOST IN THE DARK. SINCE YOU ARE UNABLE TO SEE THE TRUE NATURE OF WHAT IS AROUND YOU, YOUR MIND SUCCUMBS TO WORRY AND ANXIETY.

PEOPLE WHO ENDLESSLY CHASE AFTER NEW THINGS HAVE LOST THEIR FREEDOM TO EARTHLY DESIRE. ONLY THOSE WHO CAN ENJOY USING THEIR IMAGINATIONS WHEN WORKING WITH LIMITED RESOURCES KNOW TRUE FREEDOM.

SHINSHIN ICHINYO REFERS TO THE IDEA THAT THE MIND AND THE BODY ARE ONE. TRYING TO THINK OF THEM AS SEPARATE IS FOLLY. MEALS, MANNERS, AND GRATITUDE: PUT THESE ELEMENTS TOGETHER AND YOU TOO CAN LIVE IN HARMONY.