Sublime

But the Heart Sutra mantra, being also a dharani, is not subject to such restrictions. It is not secret but accessible to all who have the good fortune to encounter it. The word dharani means “to call to mind.” Like a memento, it reminds us of the teaching we have resolved to practice. But it is much more than that. It is also our guide. Thus, a

Get rid of sayings, and people will be their own sages.

The Dzogchen Pönlop Rinpoche

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.

Latent in the use of such an image is the mountain of the self. Just as Sumeru is the greatest object in any world, the self is the greatest conception of any mind.

The purpose of Master Linji’s work is to help us cease all our seeking and come back to ourselves in the present moment. That’s where we can find everything we’re looking for, whether it’s Buddha, perfect understanding, peace, or liberation.

The Vajrayana consists of inserting the magnifying glass of the lama between the grace of the Buddhas and bodhisattvas and the mind of the disciples.1

In the same way, Ajahn Chah helped his students by pointing out denial. To me he’d say, “Hey. You’re not paying attention today, are you?” To John, “Hey there, you think you’re meditating, but we can hear you snore.” And to Prasert, “You’re afraid of the ghosts near your hut. The closest thing I’ve seen to ghosts are these big white Western monks.”

the guru appears to be kind and generous in the midst of conflict, in this degenerate time, you cannot ask for more.