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.

Dong Shan Crosses a River

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Dong Shan Crosses a River Nov 11, 2012 19:21:36 GMT 1

Post by Shi Da Dao on Nov 11, 2012 19:21:36 GMT 1

'The master went out with Yun Ch'u and together they crossed a river. The master asked: "Is it deep or shallow?" Yun Ch'u replied: "Not wet." The master said: "Rough fellow!" Yun Ch'u asked: "Is the water deep?" The master replied: "Not dry."

Ch'an and Zen Teaching - Second Series: By Charles Luk - page 147.

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.