Stilling the mind is the essence of Chinese Ch’an Buddhist practice. Less words – more tranquillity! Peace and love to all!
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Email: Why Did the Buddha Cross the Road? (8.10.2020)
None of this madness indicates the empty mind ground.
Going places changes scenery in-front and behind…
But perception remains non-purified and shallow.
It is better to say that none of these words contain any structure!
Xu Yun’s Gatha (1959)
The created and the uncreated
Are like water and its waves.
Xu Yun’s Enlightenment Gatha
Ch’an Master Xu Yun attained to a major breakthrough in his self-cultivation during his 56th year of life (1895-96), whilst staying at the Gaomin Monastery
The Ch’an Master Visits to Worship
The Ch’an Master Visits to Worship Green Onions and Ginger in the Garden The ancient temple – with its gurgling water – is free and
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 