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Chan master Zhichang (d. 827) of Guizong Temple on Mount Lu (Jiangxi) mounted the podium and said, ‘From times of old eminent monks have never been without wisdom and even other noble ones were not of the same stamp as the average. These days it is not possible [for people] to be so outstanding and independent, they just waste time. Everybody, do not misuse the heart, there is no one who will do it for you, just as there is no one using your heart. Do not emulate others. In the past people relied on the awakening of others and all their words were blocked, like the light which does not penetrate. There is simply something in front of the eyes.’

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What is it? What is it in front of your eyes? Coarse? Refined?

I'm ill! I want to raise a pillar in our midst that will stand a thousand generations in testament to the hearts exchanged here.

Who will sign this declaration with me? We'll hang together, or surely, we'll hang apart.

Relying on the words of others, awakening is blocked.

Arms fit easily inside of arms.

I've never balanced a universe on the tip of my finger, but I've let it sleep on the button.

Your heart! Surgery is real. Medicine is real. Health is the only miracle.

Submitted September 13, 2020 at 12:17AM by PaladinBen https://ift.tt/35yXnP4