The Tenth Paragragh
Listen: It is essential to recognize Emptiness; it is not important whether one has practiced
for a long time or one was born with any special spiritual talents.
When one
has attachments, one cannot get enlightened. That fact does not mean the methods the Patriarchs
have taught are not effective.
Since the understanding of the novice
is partial, the Buddha had to use forms and appearances. For those who are of higher spiritual levels,
the success of their practice does not lie in whether they live on high
mountain or in the city.
Living among the wilderness in primitive
forests or on isolated mountains is the common practice of the hermit and the
recluse. Quiet temples and hidden huts
are the sage’s favorite places.
In spite of tall horses and big parasols,
those who are so arrogant still have to be interrogated by the King of the Hell
upon their death. Having lived in gilded
castles and jewel-decorated mansions, those who are rich but wicked still have
to go to Hell.
Chasing after fame and interest, and
pompous about the self are the mundane people. Revering ethical values,and focusing on
mind training definitely will lead to the noble wisdom.
Two horizontal eyebrows, a vertical nose;
we are the same though different. A saintly appearance covering a worldly heart;
there is a huge distance between the true and the untrue.
Gatha
Living in the mundane world, let’s
act in accordance with the conditions
When hungry, we eat; when tired, we
sleep.
There are abundant jewels from within;
stop searching outward.
Dwelling in the unperturbed mind in
face of all phenomena; such is true Zen!
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