Three-Hundred-Mile Tiger: The Record of Lin-Chi Translation and Commentary by Sokei-An

True understanding is not knowledge gained from the outside but is inherent wisdom, the faculty of gathering experience and creating ideas.

The material, the stuff that we have in our minds, is the shadow of our sense-impressions.

if you do not want to differ from the Buddha, do not search for Buddha in the outer world.”

Lin-chi is asking you what sickness prevents you from having confidence in your own ability to attain buddhahood?

And he who realizes Buddha in himself, “the one behind your face, listening to my sermon,” lives in self-confidence.

our desire comes from ignorance, that is, our attachment to circumstances.

Speak reality with great SILENCE!