Purpose of Zen

That's Zen mind. It's not about being perfect. It's not about doing everything right in such a way that someone will tell a wonderful story about you, and people will still be talking about it a thousand years from now. It's simply paying attention, meeting the moment, and helping. Our teacher, Zen Master Seung Sahn, said, "The purpose of Zen is to attain your true self and help others." Helping others is clear—without judgment, without any sense of superiority. Attain your true self. What am I? Just help.

By Zen Master Bon Soeng