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Sengcan Quotes - Page 2

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One thing, all things: move among and intermingle, without distinction. To live in this realization is to be without anxiety about non-perfection. To live in this faith is the road to non-duality, because the non-dual

One thing, all things: move among and intermingle, without distinction. To live in this realization is to be without anxiety about non-perfection. To live in this faith is the road to non-duality, because the non-dual is one with the trusting mind.

Moving, Perfection, Anxiety

The Great Way is not difficult for those who have no preferences.

Way, Preference, Difficult

Sengcan (1974). “Hsin Hsin Ming: Verses on the Faith Mind”, p.7, Eric Putkonen

When mind exists undisturbed in the Way, nothing in the world can offend, and when a thing can no longer offend it ceases to exist in the old way. When no discriminating thoughts arise, the old mind ceases to exist.

Mind, World, Way

To set up what you like against what you dislike, this is the disease of the mind.

Wisdom, Mind, Disease

If you want the truth to stand clear before you, never be for or against.

Want, Clear, Ifs

"Xinxin Ming". Poem by Sengcan,

When thought is in bondage the truth is hidden, for everything is murky and unclear, and the burdensome practice of judging brings annoyance and weariness. What benefit can be derived from distinctions and separations?

Practice, Judging, Benefits

The ultimate Path is without difficulty. Just avoid picking and choosing.

Path, Difficulty, Picking And Choosing

The perfect way is without difficulty, for it avoids picking and choosing. Only when you stop liking and disliking will all be clearly understood. Be not concerned with right or wrong, for the conflict between right and wrong is the sickness of the mind.

Perfect, Mind, Way

The perfect way is only difficult for those who pick and choose. Do not like, do not dislike; all will then be clear.

Peace, Perfect, Way

"Xinxin Ming". Poem by Sengcan,

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