To attain buddhahood we must
scatter this life’s aims and
objects to the wind.
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zen requires detachment from thoughts
direct the mind toward emptiness
Generally speaking,
practical application of zen requires
detachment from thoughts. This method of zen
saves the most energy. It just requires you to detach from
emotional thoughts, and understand that there is nothing concrete
in the realms of desire, form, and formlessness; only then
can you apply zen practically. If you try to practice it
otherwise, it will seem bitterly painful
by comparison.
do not try to reason it out
A hand
shifts our birdcages around.
Some are brought closer. Some move
apart. Do not try to reason it out.
Be conscious of who draws
you and who
not.
turn your light inward
the mind unconcerned with name or gain
You
should therefore cease
from practice based on intellectual
understanding, pursuing words and following
after speech, and learn the backward step that turns
your light inwardly to illuminate your self. Body and mind
of themselves will drop away, and your original face
will be manifest. If you want to attain
suchness you should practice
suchness without
delay.
carry your heart like a sun
You
could become a
great horseman and help
to free yourself and this world though
only if you and prayer become sweet lovers.
It is a naive man who thinks we are not engaged in a
fierce battle, for I see and hear brave foot soldiers
all around me going mad, falling on the ground
in excruciating pain. You could become a
victorious horseman and carry your
heart through this world like a
life-giving sun though only
if you and God become
sweet lovers.