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.
why prophets were given hardship
this whole universe is the Beloved
Soul guides and prophets
have an innate innocence, but they are
subject to the same consequences as everyone.
If a donkey veers off-course, he will be hit with a stick.
If you do wrong, you will be punished. Abu Bakr said
that steadiness is the central virtue. From the
mind’s stability comes right action
which in turn balances the
intelligence.
They asked me why
prophets were given hardship.
I said it helps to have clear indications.
And I added silently to myself, Be more
humble like someone help captive.
Bow to the one who
can free you.
hold to the good at every turn
Don’t rely on
others to direct your
conduct. Be determined in
holding to the good
at every turn.
third changing line
from The I Ching, or Book of Changes
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Keep yourself simple,
good, guileless, dignified, unpretentious,
devoted to justice, pious, kind, affectionate to others,
and resolute in carrying out your proper tasks. Strive to be and
remain the kind of person philosophy would have you be.
Revere the gods and keep men safe. Life is short.
There’s only one crop to be reaped from your
time on earth, and that is a reverential
disposition and socially
useful actions.
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.