You have travelled from far away to hear the truth, but that truth does not involve learning anything new. It is not about reaching for something external. You endeavour to understand, but you only look superficially. Unless you experience the true essence, you will continue to be pushed and pulled by whatever might happen next, fooled by phenomena and unable to see clearly.
Huineng. Sixth Patriarch of Chan Buddhism.
T. O. M's comment.
I've been reading the book, "Not one single thing, a commentary on the platform sutra. By Shodo Harada"
This book was recommended to me by a user here and I'm halfway through and it's a great read.
It seems that Huineng the illiterate woodcutter had a wisdom that was completely down to earth and straight forward, which I can associate with. He isn't baffling or mysterious, or paradoxical, which zen can be at times, he tells the listener in straight language..
"We are so busy seeking that we never notice our true nature.. What is it that is reading these words?
Know this directly.." Huineng.
Peace.
Submitted October 02, 2020 at 12:44AM by transmission_of_mind https://ift.tt/3if8srm
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