Sublime

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.

One of the great poems of the Zen tradition ends with this description of the awakened state: “To be without anxiety about imperfection.” So, to be undivided does not mean to be perfect. Being undivided does not conform to images we might have in our mind about holiness or perfection.

and murky like a puddle but those who can be like a puddle become clear when they’re still and those who can be at rest become alive when they’re roused those who treasure this Way don’t try to be seen not trying to be seen they can hide and stay hidden

those who have freed themselves of the habit-energy and misconceptions that are perceptions of their own minds.

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

the srota-apanna, who breaks out of the egg of the ego, and end with the arhan, whose soul is no longer subject

And in the land of the cuckoo, Lao-tzu finally achieved anonymity as well as immortality.

You ask me why I dwell in the green mountains.

I smile and make no reply.

My heart is free of care.

The peach-tree blooms,

The waters Flow

Into the unknown.

I dwell in a Realm

That is not of Men.