Advice from Zen Leaders. Join some cuddly puppies for the timeless teachings of Buddhism along with key lessons our canine companions are here to remind us of―such as how to live in the now―in Zen Dogs. Don’t let the adorable dogs fool you―they have plenty of mindfulness wisdom to share in the form of quotes and verses. These timeless verses will continue to be helpful and relevant to your life for years to come.

Daily Mindfulness. Meditate along with these verses daily. Every dog is a living example of loving kindness, a central tenet of the Buddha, which they reteach us with every affectionate lick and joy-filled wag of the tail. Learn from the dutiful dog to be true in body and mind. If you appreciated the mindfulness encouragement from Peace Is Every Step, The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching and Together Is Better, get yourself a copy of Zen Dogs.

Let your inner Zen Dog guide you to enlightenment.

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Zen Dogs

Meditations for the Wise Minds of Dog Lovers

By Buddha and the editors of Mang Media

Mango Media, Inc.

MIND AND BODY, 
HAPPINESS, 
VIRTUE, 
TRUTH, 
ENTERNITY, 
Credits,

CHAPTER 1

MIND AND BODY

VERSE 1

Let a wise man blow off the impurities of his self, as a smith blows off the impurities of silver one by one, little by little, and from time to time.

Becoming enlightened is not the work of a day. It is achieved in the small, steady steps we take every day.

VERSE 2

Him I call enlightened who does not offend by body, word, or thought, and is controlled on these three points.

We must strive to control the negative impulses of our bodies and minds in order to approach the world with a peaceful, loving spirit

VERSE 3

We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts

Our outlook colors our personality. Dwell on the negative, and you will appear darker. Choose optimism, and people will respond to your attitude.

VERSE 4

Fine words bear fruit in a man who acts well in accordance with them.

Making resolutions is good, but we need to follow our promises up with action.

VERSE 5

He who lives without looking for pleasures, his senses well controlled, moderate in his food, faithful and strong, him evil will certainly not overthrow, anymore than the wind throws down a rocky mountain

Disciplining our bodies to resist temptation is good practice for training our minds to resist bad influences.

VERSE 6

Restraint in the eye is good, good is restraint in the ear, in the nose restraint is good, good is restraint in the tongue.

Our senses can bring joy, but be careful: do not to allow them to deceive you.

VERSE 7

The gods envy even him whose senses, like horses well broken in by the driver, have been subdued, who is free from pride and free from appetites.

Worldly concerns and desires distract us and bring suffering. Perfect peace comes when we learn how to value the spiritual wealth instead.

VERSE 8

Hunger is the worst of diseases, the body the greatest of pains; if one knows this truly, that is Nirvana, the highest happiness.

Do not allow the needs of the body to interfere with the needs of the spirit.

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