Zen Essence

Our offenses have no self-nature,
but arise only from our minds.
If our minds are extinguished,
then our offenses will be likewise destroyed.
When both our minds and our offenses are extinguished,
and both are seen as empty,
this is termed true repentance.

The Four Vows

Sentient beings are numberless,
I vow to save them all.
The defilements and passions are inexhaustible,
I vow to destroy them all.
The teachings are manifold,
I vow to learn them all.
The Buddha-way is supreme,
I vow to attain it.