“Working with plants, trees, fences and walls, if they practice sincere...” — Dogen Quote

“Working with plants, trees, fences and walls, if they practice sincerely they will attain enlightenment.”

“The color of the mountains is Buddha's body; the sound of running water is his great speech.”

“A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we do not love it.”

“Everyone wants instant everything, and they want instant success, but I always think you should treat things in the arts like a garden, and let them grow.”

“As I grew steadily more comfortable in the kitchen, I found that, much like gardening, most cooking manages to be agreeably absorbing without being too demanding intellectually. It leaves plenty of mental space for daydreaming and reflection.”

“The space and light up there in Norfolk is wonderfully peaceful. I find myself doing funny things like gardening, and cooking, which I rarely do in London.”