integrate mind body and spirit in all

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In ancient times, people lived holistic lives. They didn’t overemphasize the intellect, but integrated mind, body, and spirit in all things. This allowed them to become masters of knowledge rather than victims of concepts.

If a new invention appeared, they looked for the troubles it might cause as well as the shortcuts it offered. They valued old ways that had been proven effective, and they valued new ways if they could be proven effective.

If you want to stop being confused, then emulate these ancient folk: join your body, mind, and spirit in all you do. Choose food, clothing, and shelter that accords with nature. Rely on your own body for transportation. Allow your work and your recreation to be one and the same. Do exercise that develops your whole being and not just your body. Listen to music that bridges the three spheres of your being. Choose leaders for their virtue rather than their wealth or power. Serve others and cultivate yourself simultaneously.

Understand that true growth comes from meeting and solving the problems of life in a way that is harmonizing to yourself and to others. If you can follow these simple old ways, you will be continually renewed.

from Hua hu Ching, Chapter 43

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where does your mind come from?

the largest known structure in the universe

Good and evil all

arise from one’s own mind. 

But tell me, besides your activities,

 thoughts, and discrimination,  what do you call

your own mind?  Where does your mind come from?

 If you can discern where your own mind comes from, 

then boundless karmic obstruction  will be cleared

away instantly,  and all sorts of marvels will

come of themselves  without

being sought.

Dahui

this very mind is buddha

aigana gali, “meditator”

If you wish

to bring the two matters

of birth and death to conclusion,

and pass directly beyond the triple-world,

you must penetrate the koan “This

very mind is Buddha.”

Tell me:

What is its principle?

How is it that this very mind

is Buddha? And “this very

mind” — just what is

it like?

Investigate it coming. Investigate it going.

Investigate it thoroughly and exhaustively.

All you have to do is keep this koan

constantly in your thoughts.

Daito Kokushi

patiently bear with inferior elements

married to the sea

SECOND LINE

You are wise to bear

with inferior elements patiently and

kindly. The best way to have an influence now

is to cultivate inner strength and

outer calm.

SIXTH LINE

A determined fool

has to be punished, but should not

be executed. If you are the fool, accept the lesson

and go on in correctness. If the fool is another,

let him go and leave the punishment

to the Sage.

from The I Ching, or Book of Changes

Hexagram 4, Mêng / Youthful Folly

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it’s simple to become a sage

a king was born

It’s simple

to become a sage: all

that’s required is to burn up,

die, and cool into

ashes.

Rise early,

then, and set fire to

all you think and feel and

believe. Look beyond the smoke

of that pit into what is left:

emptiness filled with

emptiness.

Breathe it in.

Pour it out. Circulating

the Oneness without stopping,

endlessly renewing your determination,

working steadily day after day and

year upon year, you’ll find

yourself alert, rested,

illuminated.

Wei wu Wei Ching, Chapter 18

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