The Contingent within the Essential
At the beginning of the third watch, before moonrise, don’t be surprised if there is meeting without recognition; one still vaguely harbors the elegance of former days.
The Essential within the Contingent
Having overslept, an old woman encounters the ancient mirror. This is clearly meeting face-to-face—only then is it genuine. Don’t lose your head by validating shadows.
Arriving within the Essential
In nothingness there is a road apart from the dust. If you don’t break the taboo on mentioning the Emperor’s name you will surpass the eloquence of the previous dynasty’s worthies, who cut off tongues.
Approaching from the Contingent
No need to dodge when blades are crossed. The skillful one is like a lotus in the midst of fire. Seemingly, you yourself possess the aspiration to soar to the heavens.
Arriving at Concurrence
Who would presume to join their voice with someone who has surpassed “there is” and “there is not”? Everyone longs to leave the mundane stream, yet finally you return to sit in the charcoal heap.
Submitted July 02, 2017 at 11:08AM by padmagarbha http://ift.tt/2t4WvOy
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