butter pill that removes all ills

a brief biography of hakuin ekaku

One part of

“the real aspect of things,”

one part each of “the self and all things”

and “the realization that these are false,” three parts

of “the immediate realization of nirvana”, two parts of

“without desires,” two or three parts of “the non-duality of

activity and quietude,” one and a half parts of sponge-gourd skin

and one part of “the discarding of all delusion”. Steep these

ingredients in the juice of patience for one night, dry in

the shade and then mash. Season with a dash of

prajna-paramita, then shape everything

into a ball the size of a duck’s egg

and set it securely on

your head.

Hakuin Ekaku

more hakuin

even an emperor is no match

No want

is the greatest bliss.

It can be realized only by experience.

Even an emperor is no match

for a man with no

wants.

Ramana Maharshi

if you’ve melted your desires

naked song

If you’ve

melted your desires in

the river of time, choose to be a

recluse, or choose a family,

the village job.

If you know

that pure Lord within

you, you’ll be That,

wherever.

Lalla

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

keep an open heart, free of desire

lee madgwick

An influence comes.

Good fortune to those

whose hearts are

correct.

The hexagram Hsien indicates the coming of an influence. This may take the form of a teaching from the Sage, an interaction with another, or a disturbing or pleasing event. In any case, there is good fortune if you meet the influence with proper thoughts and actions.

It is a good time to remember that like attracts like. If one gives expression to higher things, then one is surrounded by higher things. If one indulges in what is inferior, then one can expect to have the company of inferiors. Therefore, it is wise to cling steadily to humility, independence, gentleness, and openness.

With others, keep an open heart, free of desire, condemning no one, enjoying affinities while retaining your equanimity. With the Sage, keep a clear connection. Seek resolutely to serve as a conduit for truth and innocence and goodness.

If the influence is challenging, persevere in correctness. If it is pleasing, also persevere in correctness. Maintaining your devotion to higher things insures success in the coming time.

from The I Ching, or Book of Changes

Hexagram 31 Influence (Wooing)

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