The best effort
one can make is the
gentlest effort: wei wu wei.
Quietly, persistently direct the
mind toward emptiness. When
all thoughts and ideas have
dissipated, then make no
further effort. Just
breathe.
This is the only
practice required of a
human, the best one, the one
that perfectly purifies
our lives.
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A deep and sophisticated understanding of Buddhism, Taoism, Zen, Ch’an, philosophy, meditation technique — none of these is necessary to attain realization. They are just as likely to ensnare you in towers of complicated thought. Abide in the simple understanding that buddha nature is always, has always been, will always be, your own nature. Breathe into that. Breathe out from it. That is all. You can now buy Wei wu Wei Ching as part of a five-app bundle of Taoist classics for iPhone or iPad for less than the cost of one hardcover book. see also Hexagram 25, Wu Wang / Innocence (The Unexpected) on this date a buddha was born To still the mind, gently join it to the breath. Once this is established and steadily maintained, grace inhabits every act. ☯️ You can now buy Wei wu Wei Ching as part of a five-app bundle of Taoist classics for iPhone or iPad for less than the cost of one hardcover book. The Buddha asked a monk, “How do you measure the length of a person’s life?” The monk answered, “By days.” The Buddha said, “You do not understand the Way.” The Buddha asked another monk, “How do you measure the length of a person’s life?” The monk answered, “By the time that passes during a meal.” The Buddha said, “You do not understand the Way.” The Buddha asked a third monk, “How do you measure the length of a person’s life?” The monk answered, “By the breath.” The Buddha said, “Very well, you know the Way.” full text translated by D.T. Suzuki When you are completely absorbed in your breathing, there is no self. What is your breathing? That breathing is not you, nor air. What is it? It is not self at all. When there is no self, you have absolute freedom. Because you have a silly idea of self, you have a lot of problems. To Shine One Corner of the World
buddha nature is your own nature
mind and breath as one
the length of a person’s life
completely absorbed in your breathing
