just do not seek outwardly


 

The world is unstable,


like a house on fire.
 This is not a place


where you stay long.
 The murderous haunt


of impermanence 
comes upon you in a flash,


no matter whether you are rich or poor,


old or young.
 If you want to be no

different
 from a zen master or

a buddha, 
just do not

seek outwardly.

 

Lin Chi