In the changing of
the constellations, we study the
criterion of the universe; in the alteration
of clouds and rain, we see clearly the
harmony of nature.
Tao is a mysterious
presence; it eludes the sharpest
tracker. Acquiring knowledge of the Way
we must return to simple beginnings that come
naturally, like the rules of music. As the mists
lift and the stars usher forth the moon,
we see the true path all
around us.
With all
this talking, what has
been said? The subtle truth can
be pointed at with words, but
it can’t be contained
by them.
Take time
to listen to what is said
without words, to obey the law
too subtle to be written, to worship the
unnameable and to embrace the unformed.
Love your life. Trust the Tao. Make love
with the invisible subtle origin of the
universe, and you will give
yourself everything
you need.
You won’t
have to hide away
forever in spiritual retreats.
You can be a gentle, contemplative hermit
right here in the middle of everything, utterly
unaffected, thoroughly sustained and
rewarded by your integral
practices.
Encouraging others,
giving freely to all, awakening and
purifying the world with each movement
and action, you’ll ascend to the
divine realm in broad
daylight.
The breath of
the Tao speaks, and
those who are in harmony
with it hear quite
clearly.
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In the search
for enlightenment,
there is an ever-present
certainty that there is more to do,
someone else who holds the
secret, another state to
attain.
In the
finding of it,
there is the comical
revelation that not one
of those things was
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The small ruby
everyone wants has fallen out
on the road. Some think it is east of us,
others west of us. Some say, “among
the primitive earth rocks,”
others, “in the deep
waters.”
Kabir’s instinct
told him it was inside, and
what it was worth, and he wrapped
it up carefully in his
heart cloth.
Zen has nothing to do with letters, words, or sutras. It only requests you to grasp the point directly and therein to find your peaceful abode. When the mind is disturbed, the understanding is stirred, things are recognized, notions are entertained, ghostly spirits are conjured, and prejudices grow rampant. Zen will then forever be lost in the maze.
The wise Sekiso (Shih-shuang) said, ‘Stop all your hankerings; let the mildew grow on your lips; make yourself like unto a perfect piece of immaculate silk; let your one thought be eternity; let yourself be like the dead ashes, cold and lifeless; again let yourself be like an old censer in a deserted village shrine!’
Put your simple faith in this, discipline yourself accordingly; let your body and mind be turned into an inanimate object of nature like a stone or a piece of wood; when a state of perfect motionlessness and unawareness is obtained all the signs of life will depart and also every trace of limitation will vanish. Not a single idea will disturb your consciousness, when lo! All of a sudden you will come to realize the light abounding in full gladness.
It is like coming across the light in thick darkness; it is like receiving treasure in poverty. The four elements and the five aggregates are no more felt as burdens; so light, so easy, so free you are. Your very existence has been delivered from all limitations; you have become open, light, and transparent.
