buddha nature is your own nature

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.

Wei wu Wei Ching, Chapter 25

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hexagram 39 ☯️ obstruction

Surrounded by obstructions,

one must first retreat, then

seek the direction of

the Sage.

There is an old saying which fits this hexagram: “You are caught between a rock and a hard place.” In other words, you are surrounded by obstructions. As much as you may want to blame others for the difficulty, in all likelihood the true obstruction is in your own thinking. What is called for now is a retreat into self-examination and self-correction.

Emotions of desire, fear, or anger may tempt you to take action now, but do not be seduced. The presence of these strong feelings is proof that your are off balance and need to steady yourself. As long as you try to forcibly achieve results—rather than carefully following higher truth step by step—you will be obstructed from making personal progress.

Whenever we indulge in judgements about others, we obstruct our own peace of mind and progress. We should choose instead to see the best in others, allow them to come and go as they will, and turn our energies inward, toward self-improvement.

Often the faults in our own thinking are revealed only with the aid of others. You would be wise now to seek the advice of a qualified counselor or truth-minded friend. Retreat, self-examination, and self-correction will remove the obstructions that block your path now.

from The I Ching, or Book of Changes

Hexagram 39, Chien / Obstruction

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no such thing as other

trunk stuff

To the

ordinary being,

others often require tolerance.

To the highly evolved being, there is no

such thing as tolerance, because there is no

such thing as other. She has given up all

ideas of individuality and extended

her goodwill without prejudice

in every direction.

from Hua hu Ching, Chapter 15

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tao is hidden and has no name

When a

wise person hears Tao,

he practices it diligently. When an

average person hears Tao, he practices it

sometimes, and just as often ignores it.

When an inferior person hears Tao,

he roars with laughter.

If he didn’t laugh,

it wouldn’t be

Tao.

Thus

the age old sayings:

The way to illumination appears dark.

The way that advances appears to retreat.

The way that is easy appears to be hard.

The highest virtue appears empty.

The purest goodness appears soiled.

The most profound creativity appears fallow.

The strongest power appears weak.

The most genuine seems unreal.

The greatest space has no corners.

The largest talent matures slowly.

The highest voice can’t be heard.

The most luminous image

can’t be seen.

Tao is hidden

and has no name.

Tao alone nourishes

and fulfills all

things.

from The Tao te Ching of Lao Tzu,

Chapter 41

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you will meet with good fortune now

the last thing i recall

If you are alert to the Creative,

you will meet with good

fortune now.

This hexagram signals a time when the fundamental creative power of the universe is available to you. An unrestricted outpouring of benevolent energy from the heavens makes possible profound progress for those who are conscientiously following proper principles.

Frantic activity is not in order. Your responsibility instead is to be open and receptive to the Higher Power, allowing it to guide your actions. By allowing inferior thoughts and habits to pass away, you make room for an expansion of your superior qualities, which leads inevitably to good fortune. In your conduct with others, embody tolerance, reticence, and gentleness. Strive to meet others halfway in every situation. To overextend yourself, or require that of another, is to create an undesirable imbalance.

Your attitude toward the Sage is most important. Alertness and receptiveness are paramount. To receive the powerful assistance of the Creative, remain humble, patient, accepting, and responsive. Careful attention to truth brings vast rewards at this time.

from The I Ching, or Book of Changes

Hexagram 1, Ch’ien / The Creative

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