Sendai

[ BANKEI ZEN Translations from the Record ofBankei by PETER HASKEL ]

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Sendai

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A monk from Sendai came and asked: "How can I realize original mind?" The Master answered: "Apart from the one who's asking me at this moment, there is no original mind. This original mind transcends thought, clearly distinguishing all things. And isn't the proof of this that when I ask you about anything to do with Sendai, you're able to answer without the slightest reflection?"

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Winddrake immediate response: Inside, outside a peculiar distinction!

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Elaboration so folks can teach me- Only a seeker would seek an original. This is irrelevant to reality as such. I am sure Buddha is the same false dichotomy, or a whole host of seeker seeking ideals. It is probably wise to get out of the sickbed once the sickness has past.

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Who can answer the monk without reflection? " how can I realize original mind"

Submitted November 13, 2018 at 11:54AM by windDrakeHex https://ift.tt/2JWHftQ