It's indescribable. It's wholly unique.

One day, Shih-lin and the Layman were having tea.

Just as the Layman was about to take a sip, Shih-lin held the Layman's arm back and said, “What does it taste like?”

The Layman said, “Its indescribable.”

Shih-lin said, “Surely you can compare it to something.”

The Layman pulled his sleeve from Shih-lin's grasp, got up from his seat, and said, “Its wholly unique.”

Shih-lin said, “So old P’ang knows what it's like, then.”

The Layman turned to leave, and Shih-lin said, “Its wholly unique.”

The Layman did not reply, so Shih-lin said, “Finally, you’re speechless!”

(Source: Sun-Face Buddha)

McNubbitz Bitz:

If you are comparing It to something, you're comparing Mind to Mind. What's the use in that? You wouldn't compare an apple to an identical apple.

Further, if we realize that It's "Neither Mind, nor Buddha" then what's the use in comparing an object to the objects reflection?

More than that, your experience is entirely your own, and there's only One Mind. How can you know someone else's experience if they are also of mind? Perhaps this is why Zen Masters are constantly testing each other. Zen Masters trust that mind is an illusion, they aren't about to trust the illusions.

In conclusion, Zen Master Lo-p’u said, “Why not just acknowledge that it’s cold when it’s cold and it’s hot when it’s hot?” Just know instantly. ("But Nubbs, how does one 'know instantly?'") If you don't know how to know instantly, keep reading. Maybe you'll figure it out.

Submitted December 12, 2018 at 09:45PM by McNubbitz https://ift.tt/2SKqO7k