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.

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Buddhism & Ch'an Dialogue May 14, 2019 8:11:23 GMT 1

Post by Shi Da Dao on May 14, 2019 8:11:23 GMT 1

Ch'an Master Ti Guang

'You say you can practice Buddhism, but don't comprehend Ch'an dialogue. Being able and not being able are neither different nor the same. Just realise that being able to practice is identical to Ch'an words. To understand Ch'an words but be unable to practice Buddhism is like a man sitting in water complaining of thirst, or sitting in food complaining of hunger - what's the difference? You must realise that Ch'an words are the business of Buddhism and the business of Buddhas is identical to Ch'an words. Being able to understand and being able to practice - this has to do with people, not with Dharma.'

Ch'an Master Da Hui -Letter to Disciple Fan Mao Shi

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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.