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.

How to Avoid Perpetual Disturbance Across the Surface Mind

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How to Avoid Perpetual Disturbance Across the Surface Mind Aug 8, 2018 10:30:47 GMT 1

Post by Shi Da Dao on Aug 8, 2018 10:30:47 GMT 1

'As all realities are uncreated, all realities are imperishable" - if you can understand in this way, then the Buddhas are always present here and now. You should correctly direct the mind that frantically seeks every day and use it to investigate (and penetrate) this matter. After a very long time (which exists in an instant), the empty mind ground will naturally become clear. If you cannot do this, then living and dying will have no meaning. An ancient master said, "Make an effort; you must gain understanding in this life (here and now). Do not allow klesa to cloud your surface mind for ages to come."

Ch'an Master Huai Shan (c. 1125 CE)

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.