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.

Sitting Calmly as the Body Changes...

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Shi Da Dao
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Sitting Calmly as the Body Changes... Oct 9, 2021 16:14:33 GMT 1

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Post by Shi Da Dao on Oct 9, 2021 16:14:33 GMT 1

The body changes from the moment of conception until the conclusion of life. Life can conclude naturally or unnaturally. The former is the natural dying process where the body-cells stop the process of supporting life – whilst the latter is a ‘forced-stop’ to the living process caused by accident, illness or crime, etc. Whatever the cause of physical departure – the mind must ‘see through’ the flux of changing phenomena and not be afraid for any reason. Everything is as it should be as we abide in the eternal moment emanating loving kindness, compassion and wisdom...

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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.