this is the true path

in an instant’s space, enlightenment

 

How should those who

enter the path apply their minds?

All things are originally uncreated and

presently undying. Just let your

mind be free; you don’t have

to restrain it.

 

See directly and hear directly;

come directly and go directly.

When you must go, then go;

when you must stay, then stay.

 

This is the true path.

A scripture says, “Conditional

existence is the site of enlightenment,

insofar as you know it as

it really is.”

 

Niu-t’ou Hui-chung

original teachings of ch’an buddhism