Licchavi Vimalakirti came to the foot of that tree and said to me, Reverend Sariputra, this is not the way to absorb yourself in contemplation. You should absorb yourself in contemplation so that neither body nor mind appear anywhere in the triple world. You should absorb yourself in contemplation in such a way that you can manifest all ordinary behavior without forsaking cessation. You should absorb yourself in contemplation in such a way that you can manifest the nature of an ordinary person without abandoning your cultivated spiritual nature.

Yun-men On No Words.

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Yun-men On No Words. Mar 9, 2010 19:27:15 GMT 1

Post by Shi Da Dao on Mar 9, 2010 19:27:15 GMT 1

'Yun-men once appeared in the pulpit, and said, "In this school of Ch'an no words are needed; what, then, is the ultimate essence of Ch'an teaching?" Thus himself proposing the question, he extended both arms, and without further remarks came down from the pulpit.'

(Essays In Zen Buddhism First Series: By DT Suzuki - Page 105)

Om Mani Padme Hum

In striving to perform one's religious duty, the first thing is to observe the rules of discipline. For discipline is the fundamental of the Supreme Bodhi; discipline begets immutability and immutability begets wisdom. Master Xu Yun.