2013/02/14
Hua Hu Ching - by Brian Browne Walker
化胡經
44
This is
the nature of
the unenlightened mind:
The sense organs, which
are limited in scope and ability,
randomly gather information. This
partial information is arranged into
judgements, which are based on
previous judgements, which are
usually based on
someone else's
foolish ideas.
These false
concepts and ideas
are then stored in a highly
selective memory system.
Distortion upon distortion: the
mental energy flows constantly
through contorted and inappropriate
channels, and the more one uses
the mind, the more confused
one becomes.
To eliminate
the vexation of the mind,
it doesn't help to do something;
this only reinforces
the mechanics of
the mind.
Dissolving
the mind is instead
a matter of not-doing:
Simply avoid becoming attached
to what you see
and think.
Relinquish
the notion that
you are separate
from the all-knowing
mind of the universe.
Then you can recover your
original pure insight and
see through all
illusions.
Knowing nothing, you will be
aware of everything. Remember:
because clarity and enlightenment
are within your own nature, they are
regained without moving an inch.
from the Hua Hu Ching, by Brian Browne Walker
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May all know inner peace 🙏