When the mind is at peace, the world too is at peace. Nothing real, nothing absent. Not holding on to reality, not getting stuck in the void, you are neither holy nor wise, just an ordinary person who has completed their work.
The past is already past—don’t try to regain it. The present does not stay, don’t try to touch it from moment to moment. The future is not come, don’t think about it beforehand.
How miraculous and wondrous, hauling water and carrying firewood!
The whole world is the same single community; each and everyone learns there’s nothing to do. This is the very place to select a buddha!
My daily affairs are quite ordinary; but I'm in total harmony with them. I don't hold on to anything, don't reject anything; nowhere an obstacle or conflict. Who cares about wealth and honor? Even the poorest thing shines. My miraculous power and spiritual activity: drawing water and carrying wood.
Layman Pang (Chinese 龐居士 Páng Jūshì; Japanese Hōkoji) (740–808) was a celebrated lay Buddhist in the Chinese Chán (Zen) tradition. Much like Vimalakīrti, layman Pang is considered to exemplify the potential for non-monastic Buddhist followers to live an exemplary life and to be fully awakened.
Wandering Ronin commentary: Nothing to say at the moment, and nothing to do. Just to exist is a supremely total act. Who among you has compassion, and who among you can read these words? I know nothing of Zen, therefore I can cause no problems for you... May you all have an excellent day.
Submitted March 07, 2018 at 07:59PM by WanderingRonin77 http://ift.tt/2G6SdLH
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