If you want to quickly attain mastery of all truths and be independent in all events, there is nothing better than concentration in activity.

Quote by Man'an Eishu (1591-1654)

Unfettered at last, a traveling monk,I pass the old Zen barrier.Mine is a traceless stream-and-cloud life,Of these mountains, which shall be my home?

Point expounded by Dahui:

Nowadays they sound a signal to sit and meditate. If you want a solemn scene, there you have it, but I don’t believe you can sit to the point where you attain stability. People who hear this kind of talk often think I do not teach people to sit and meditate, but this is a misperception; they do not understand expedient technique. I just want you to be in Zen meditation whether you are working or sitting, to be essentially at peace whether you are speaking, silent, active, or still.

Submitted April 05, 2020 at 01:11PM by Gutei_Isshi https://ift.tt/34cOBUi