Wednesday, September 5, 2012

sep5.3

~ Venerable Yin-shun
The benefits of hearing
By hearing one knows all dharmas;
By hearing one can halt the advance of all evils;
By hearing one can end meaningless matters;
By hearing one can attain Nirvana.

The ways to listen
Like a vessel to hold water,
Like a seed to be planted in the ground,
One should avoid the three mistakes (desire, anger and ignorance)
By listening attentively, thoughtfully, and mindfully.

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