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.

The Japanese Term 'Unsuii'.

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The Japanese Term 'Unsuii'. Oct 13, 2007 13:51:30 GMT 1

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Post by Shi Da Dao on Oct 13, 2007 13:51:30 GMT 1

www.experiencefestival.com/a/Unsui/id/82970

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'Unsui: The novices in a Zen monastery. The word literally means cloud-water. Novices are called this because clouds move about freely, without specific form and unhampered. Water is very powerful, able to wear down even the Earth, but also has a yielding quality. The virtues of clouds and water are desired virtues to the zennist.'

In Chinese, this term might translate as 'Yun-Shui'.

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Last Edit: Oct 13, 2007 13:55:30 GMT 1 by Shi Da Dao

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