Do not doubt that mountains walk simply because they may not appear to walk like humans.
DOGENThere are thousands upon thousands of students who have practiced meditation and obtained its fruits. Do not doubt its possibilities because of the simplicity of the method. If you can not find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?
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Yet you must not cling to the words of the old sages either; they, too, may not be right. Even if you believe them, you should be alert so that, in the event that something superior comes along, you may follow that.
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Nothing in the entire universe is hidden.
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To study the Way is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self.
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No matter how bad a state of mind you may get into, if you keep strong and hold out, eventually the floating clouds must vanish and the withering wind must cease.
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There are mountains hidden in mountains. There are mountains hidden in hiddenness. This is complete understanding.
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There are those who, attracted by grass, flowers, mountains, and waters, flow into the Buddha Way.
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Learn the backward step that turns your light inward to illuminate your self. Body and mind of themselves will drop away, and your original face will be manifest.
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If you cannot find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?
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But do not ask me where I am going, As I travel in this limitless world, Where every step I take is my home.
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An ancient buddha said, “Mountains are mountains; waters are waters.” These words do not mean mountains are mountains; they mean mountains are mountains.
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You should study not only that you become a mother when your child is born, but also that you become a child.
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Do not follow the ideas of others, but learn to listen to the voice within yourself. Your body and mind will become clear and you will realize the unity of all things.
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Emptiness is bound to bloom, like hundreds of grasses blossoming.
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Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. Each of us should strive to awaken. Awaken. Take heed, do not squander your life.
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Meditation is not a way to enlightenment, Nor is it a method of achieving anything at all. It is peace itself. It is the actualization of wisdom, The ultimate truth of the oneness of all things.
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