Found this in :
Conceptions and Attitudes towards Contemplative Practice within the Early Traditions of Chan Buddhism -Mario Poceski, Univeristy of Florida, pg 83.
Furthermore, in Chuan Fa Bao Ji (Record of the Dharma Treasure’s Transmission), an early Chan text discovered in Dunhuang we find Daoxin encouraging his disciples to engage in the diligent practice of sitting mediation over extended periods of time, to the exclusion of other practices, including the study of scriptures.
Make effort and be diligent in your sitting [meditation], for sitting is the fundamental [part of your practice]. If you can do it for three or five years, getting a mouthful of food to stave off starvation and illness, then just close the door and sit [in meditation]. Do not read the scriptures or talk with anyone. If you can do that, then sooner or later you will find it to be effective.- Daoxin
Interesting implications. The whole article is worth a read, if you can't find it or access it, let me know, I'll help you find it. I also have the kanji Daoxin used, but have a tough time pasting them here.
Questions for the sub: Who said it before him? Who said it after? What do you say?
Submitted January 29, 2020 at 08:17AM by Gocloudrunwater https://ift.tt/36Czov8
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