“Meditation in the midst of activity is a thousand times superior to meditation in stillness.”

— Hakuin Ekaku · Calm quote

Meditation in the midst of activity is a thousand times superior to meditation in stillness. — Hakuin Ekaku quote card
Zen master · 1686 – 1768

Revitalizer of the Rinzai school of Zen, famed for his koan teaching and expressive ink paintings.

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