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.

Objectivity.

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Objectivity. Oct 12, 2010 18:08:56 GMT 1

Post by Shi Da Dao on Oct 12, 2010 18:08:56 GMT 1

Caotang said to Shantang;

'In all things, if right and wrong are not clear, you must be careful. When right and wrong are clear, you should decide on the basis of reason, consider where the truth lies, and settle the issue without doubt. In this way, you canot be confused by flattery and cannot be moved by powerful argument.'

Pue Spring Annals

(Zen Lessons - The Art of Leadership: By Thomas Cleary - Page 86.)

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.