why try to look for it?

freedom from distress

 

The nature of mind is

non-arising: why try

to look for it?

 

Originally there is no dharma —

why talk about smoke

and fire?

 

Going and coming without end,

clinging to what you’ve known —

don’t bother.

 

All these things are useless.

In a place of quiet illumination,

see for yourself.

 

Niu-t’ou Fa-jung

song of the mind