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.

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Post by Shi Da Dao on Aug 6, 2021 1:09:24 GMT 1

Although it is true that we must sit like an 'iron mountain' - it is also true that the imprint we leave in life must be as 'light as a feather!' As long as these two requirement are being met, then the path we follow will surely be deemed worthwhile by those who follow us. Leave nothing that is not required and do not build-up trivia. The path is heavy enough and there is no need to place a head upon a head! If you can work out how to 'root' in this way - then you will firmly on your way to inner and outer mastery! As time goes by - do not worry about the passing scenery - enjoy it for what it is...

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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.