The wise heathen
have no knowledge; they just
keep their mind continually set on the Way.
There are no big shot Buddhas in nature,
and ten thousand sutras are distilled
in a single song.
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nothing is problematic
The purpose and
result of quietly observing
the self is to forget the self. When
the mind is seen for what it is and
fascination with its activities
dissipates, reality, which
was always present,
appears.
It is at
this point that we
understand that nothing
is problematic and life
becomes thoroughly
enjoyable.
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The I Ching, or Book of Changes
Hexagram 46, Sheng / Pushing Upward
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surrender the matter to the sage
There is an obstacle
to the expression of truth.
allows the Sage to
moderate.
Unity has been broken by one who is not being true to proper principles. This may be another, or an element in one’s own personality, or both. In any case, serious misfortune may result if the appropriate response is not made. The I Ching is very clear about what our proper action is when confronted with an obstacle of this nature: withdrawal into contemplation and a turning over of the matter to the Higher Power for resolution.
This is a time when aggressive action or intervention can only compound the misfortune. Use your strength to clearly separate yourself from incorrectness and realign yourself with the Sage. It is always our responsibility to acknowledge where something has gone wrong, but never our right to punish. The administration of justice is the sole province of the Deity.
The I Ching teaches us to forgive but not to forget. This does not mean one who reveals himself as inferior today should be regarded as such tomorrow. It means that we are wise to pay conscientious attention to the waxing and waning of truth in oneself and others. When truth predominates, we can progress. When it is eclipsed, we are obligated to withdraw and surrender the matter to the Sage.
The I Ching, or Book of Changes
Hexagram 21, Shih Ho / Biting Through
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in one’s mind there is a source
jacob wrestling with the enemy
One learns to understand
that there is a world in one’s self,
that in one’s mind there is a source of happiness
and unhappiness, the source of health and illness, the source of light
and darkness, and that it can be awakened, either mechanically or at will,
if only one knew how to do it. Then one does not blame his ill fortune
nor complain of his fellow man. He becomes more tolerant,
more joyful, and more loving toward his neighbor,
because he knows the cause of every thought
and action, and he sees it all as the
effect of a certain cause.
A physician would not
revenge himself on a patient in an asylum,
even if the patient hit him, for he knows the cause.
Psychology is the higher alchemy, and one must not study
it only without practicing it. Practice and study must
go together, which opens the door to
happiness for every soul.
arrogance brings danger and downfall
Arrogance in ambition
or conduct brings danger, downfall,
and isolation. Remain quietly joined to
the will of the Sage. The abandonment
of gentleness and humility leads
to misfortune.
sixth changing line
from The I Ching, or Book of Changes
Hexagram 1, Ch’ien / The Creative
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