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 Platform Sutra of Hui Neng.

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Shi Da Dao
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The Platform Sutra of Hui Neng. Feb 5, 2010 11:28:19 GMT 1

Post by Shi Da Dao on Feb 5, 2010 11:28:19 GMT 1

Platform Sutra.
www.katinkahesselink.net/tibet/hui_neng1.html

This is an incredibly important Ch'an sutra. Master Nui Neng, despite being illiterate, realised the Mind Ground and became the 6th Patriarch of Ch'an Buddhism

He teaches that the Mind Ground is everywhere, at all times and in all places. The Mind is 'equal' everywhere.

Thank you

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.