The Second Paragraph
We should know that the most important thing to do is to
cultivate an unattached and peaceful mind; no other Way (Tao) is better than
that. Maintain or dwell in the clear mind so as to have peace and joy.
Trying to prevent mind disturbances (thoughts) is useless, for thoughts
continuously arise.
Transcending the concepts of “I” and
“others” unveils the true nature of the (solid/unchanged) diamond mind;
transforming greed and hatred reveals the perfect and noble enlightened
mind. The Pureland is our true pure
mind; no need to ask whether there is any Pureland elsewhere in the West. Amida is our shining nature; no need to
search painfully for any Paradise elsewhere.
Observe one’s own body and mind in order to attain peace and joy for
oneself, and not to show off one’s practice to others pretentiously. In face of Permanence the Evil, observing precepts and ethics
with discipline is not a matter of barter or trade! Eat plain vegetables and fruits, and never
mind bitter or unpalatable foods. Wear
only rough cloths while never bothered about the colors of what one is wearing. As long as one lives an ethical life, one
feels more contented with half of a small tent than the whole palace in the
Paradise. Once one is happy with one’s
good deeds, then even living in a hut covered with three tiles, one feels much better
than dwelling in a huge mansion.
(to be continued)
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tran_Nhan_Tong
http://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tr%E1%BA%A7n_Nh%C3%A2n_T%C3%B4ng
http://thuvienhoasen.org/D_1-2_2-137_4-19440_5-50_6-2_17-68_14-1_15-1/#nl_detail_bookmark:
(to be continued)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tran_Nhan_Tong
http://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tr%E1%BA%A7n_Nh%C3%A2n_T%C3%B4ng
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