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 Phoenix and the Wolf – Two-Paths – One Outcome!

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The Phoenix and the Wolf – Two-Paths – One Outcome! Jul 22, 2021 8:42:08 GMT 1

Post by Shi Da Dao on Jul 22, 2021 8:42:08 GMT 1

Ch’an Master Yuanwu stated:

My late teacher said that among those who serve as chief elders there are those who gently move people through enlightened virtue and those who use force to make people obey through the power of their authority. It is like the difference between the majestic phoenix in flight - which all the animals admire - or the dangerous and purposeful ‘stalking’ of the tigers and wolves, which all animals fear! As far as being moved through virtue is concerned, it is completely different from being ‘coerced’ to obey through use of force. Although the two outcomes may appear the same in practice, the pathways associated with each is as different as the sky is separated from the earth!

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.