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.

To Be Like Buddhas And Bodhisattvas.

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To Be Like Buddhas And Bodhisattvas. Mar 16, 2010 19:41:14 GMT 1

Post by Shi Da Dao on Mar 16, 2010 19:41:14 GMT 1

Master Xu Yun said:

'Therefore, we should not develop a mind which discriminates between right and wrong and between self and others. If we serve other people in the same manner as Buddhas and Bodhisattvas did, we will be able to sow Bodhi seeds everywhere and will reap the most excellent fruits. The passions will never be able to hold us in bondage.' (Ch'an And Zen Teaching First Series: By Charles Luk Page 74).

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.