One young lady asked me a question, " What is a true mind? Without understanding the true mind, it is useless to proceed to learn Buddhism; this was what the fifth Patriarch told Nui-neng, the Patriarch." I shocked and please to know that s...
he is a real gem that I have yet to come across so far in my life. This kind of question can knock down many masters or guru if they haven't reach the understanding of who they are.
A few years back, I also asked an abbot of a huge temple in Vietnam three questions and one of these questions was ' what is your true mind.' This abbot was an enlightened monk who could explain to me very clearly. After that he asked his senior disciple to open up the main gate and recieved me into the main hall. And from there, the senior disciple taught me a special set of method of to improve my health and mental power.
Yung-chia said," Mind is the sense, phenomena are the object; both are like flaws in a mirror. When the the flaws and dirt are gone, only then does the light show; when mind and phenomena are both forgotten, essential nature is real."
Chuang-tzu said," The mind is hotter than fire, colder than ice, it is so fast that it covers all beyond the four seas in the moment of a nod. When at rest, it is profoundly calm, its action gushes forth from nature; such is the human mind."
A Zen master said," Just no things in your mind, and no mind in things; you will naturally be empty and spiritual, serene and sublime."
A few years back, I also asked an abbot of a huge temple in Vietnam three questions and one of these questions was ' what is your true mind.' This abbot was an enlightened monk who could explain to me very clearly. After that he asked his senior disciple to open up the main gate and recieved me into the main hall. And from there, the senior disciple taught me a special set of method of to improve my health and mental power.
Yung-chia said," Mind is the sense, phenomena are the object; both are like flaws in a mirror. When the the flaws and dirt are gone, only then does the light show; when mind and phenomena are both forgotten, essential nature is real."
Chuang-tzu said," The mind is hotter than fire, colder than ice, it is so fast that it covers all beyond the four seas in the moment of a nod. When at rest, it is profoundly calm, its action gushes forth from nature; such is the human mind."
A Zen master said," Just no things in your mind, and no mind in things; you will naturally be empty and spiritual, serene and sublime."
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Bodhidharma on transmission:
" I orginally came to this land
To transmit the teaching to save deluded sentient beings.
One flower will open into five petals,
Formimg a fruit that will ripen naturally."
Listen to my verse:
...
" I orginally came to this land
To transmit the teaching to save deluded sentient beings.
One flower will open into five petals,
Formimg a fruit that will ripen naturally."
Listen to my verse:
...
" The mind ground contains the seeds:
With universal rain, all of sprout.
When you've suddenly realised the blossoming heart,
The fruit of enlightenment will naturally mature."
After uttered this verse, the Master said,
The teaching has no dualism, neither does the mind; the Way is pure, without any signs. You should be careful not to contemplate stillness and empty your mins. The mind is originally clean, with nothing to grasp or reject. Each of you work on your own, going along as best you can according to circumstances
With universal rain, all of sprout.
When you've suddenly realised the blossoming heart,
The fruit of enlightenment will naturally mature."
After uttered this verse, the Master said,
The teaching has no dualism, neither does the mind; the Way is pure, without any signs. You should be careful not to contemplate stillness and empty your mins. The mind is originally clean, with nothing to grasp or reject. Each of you work on your own, going along as best you can according to circumstances
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Life is a long process of periodic tests for you. Before the test is coming, you will feel excited and doubtful whether you can pull through it. If you pass the test you feel the joy and happiness but when you fail the test you feel disappo...
inted and sad. You still have to go on. It can be a test on your financial, marriage,examinations, raising up a family and so on. All these tests are external and what about the internal conflicts and struggles that come along at the same time. For those who have taken the refuge from the Buddha may have some strength to fall upon. And for those who don't have spiritual guidance from a master normally suffer much greater pain in life and some who could not make it took their life with their own hands.
When you realise how to live from moment to moment, you have the confidence and clear mind to solve your problems that are coming. Arrange them accordingly and solve the most urgent ones and later tackle the rest one at a time. For those problems that you really have difficulty to solve, consult your parents, closed friends and your masters. For any legal matter, consult the lawyers, for financial problems, consult the banks and for sickness, consult the doctors. I am sure if you maintain your cool and clear mind, you can solve all problems. These are the tests from time to time to help you to grow up mentally and spiritually
When you realise how to live from moment to moment, you have the confidence and clear mind to solve your problems that are coming. Arrange them accordingly and solve the most urgent ones and later tackle the rest one at a time. For those problems that you really have difficulty to solve, consult your parents, closed friends and your masters. For any legal matter, consult the lawyers, for financial problems, consult the banks and for sickness, consult the doctors. I am sure if you maintain your cool and clear mind, you can solve all problems. These are the tests from time to time to help you to grow up mentally and spiritually
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"If parents do not show graciousness to others and respect for rules, our young will not do so either. Soon, discipline will be eroded, the tone in our schools will deteriorate, and the tone in our society too," Heng pointed out.
"Once the...
"Once the...
ethos in a school is lost, it is hard to recover. It is already happening in many schools around the world. Who suffers? Our students, and future generations of students, who just want a good education. We must take a firm stand against unreasonable demands," he added.
A speech made by Mr Heng, the Minister of Education. This is the first time the Minister of Education stands firm on his legs and to speak the truth. Our nation and the younger generation has a hope and a better future
A speech made by Mr Heng, the Minister of Education. This is the first time the Minister of Education stands firm on his legs and to speak the truth. Our nation and the younger generation has a hope and a better future
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