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is believed that when the spirit is able to stay at this center (shou zhong, 守中) the mind will not be wandering and become chaotic.
Yang Jwing-Ming • The Dao De Jing: A Qigong Interpretation
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As in the tea ceremony, the way of elegance in haiku involves highly focused attention to detail as revealed through Zen practice. This constantly attentive state, and the discipline of writing, becomes for the poet a means of self-cultivation and a source of enlightenment.
Sam Hamill • The Pocket Haiku (Shambhala Pocket Library)
and finally Tung-shan, whose Dharma heir be became. His comments are quoted by Hung-lien. Ma-tsu(709-788), aka Tao-yi. Disciple of Huai-jang and proponent of the teachings that “the everyday mind is the Way” and “this mind is the Buddha.” Among his students were Nan-ch’uan, Pai-chang, and Ta-mei. His comments are quoted by Hung-lien. Madhyamaka.
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