Die
the great death,
and in the cool ashes of the
funeral pyre you will
meet what never
dies.
How is
this accomplished?
By letting go of thoughts,
sacrificing all sentiment,
abandoning emotion,
ignoring the
senses.
Solitary,
transcendent, unseeking,
absorbed in stillness and doing
non-doing, you will find that
the universe comes
to you.
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There is no
difference between your
body and the body of the buddha.
If ignorance exists, seeds
of realization are
sown in it.
Seeing
yourself in the master and
the master in yourself, you sense reality.
Understanding that all worldly phenomena
and the one reality are interwoven
and inseparable, you begin to
experience peace and
comfort.
Carrying on,
continuing with concentration,
you illuminate your own buddha nature
from within, and then, seeing that nothing
is apart from it, become free
and peaceful in all
you do.
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This world is
a place of preparation where
one is given many lessons and passes
many tests. Choose less over more in it.
Be satisfied with what you have, even
if it is less than what others
have. In fact, prefer to
have less.
This world is
not bad — on the contrary,
it is the field of the hereafter.
What you plant here, you will reap
there. This world is the way to
eternal bliss and so is good —
worthy to be cherished
and to be praised.
whatever way love’s camels take
Do not argue with
what is; simply follow the
progress of truth.
Wisdom teaches us that in order to obtain a following — the aid and agreement of others — we must first ourselves practice following. This is done by steadfastly observing what is correct and putting it into practice; in other words, we follow the Sage. This hexagram comes to remind you to make it possible for others to be loyal and helpful to you by redevoting yourself to following inner truth.
It is essential now to quietly accept the way that things are. This does not necessarily mean that you endorse or celebrate current circumstances, just that you do not resist them. Acceptance is the most fundamental principle in the philosophy of the I Ching. To resist events is similar to resisting the turning of the earth – you only exhaust yourself in vain.
To resolve a difficult situation, follow the good within yourself. Whatever correction is necessary is made possible in this way. The use of force or cunning will only breed resentment and misfortune. Peace blooms quickest where proper principles are given expression.
Leading others is a delicate art, and our model in this is always the Sage. Proceed gently, with balance, staying unattached to results and free of egotistical pretensions. Lead the people by following the Sage, and good results will always be had.
The I Ching, or Book of Changes
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Humility is the
root of greatness. Those in high
positions do well to think of themselves
as powerless, small and
unworthy.
Isn’t this
taking humility for the root?
Attain honor without being honored.
Don’t shine like jade, or
chime like bells.
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