Wisdom of the Masters Suchness ~ Mazu Daoyi ~ Zen Buddhism (Chan)
Oct 29, 2023
Explore the teachings of Mazu Daoyi, a prominent figure in Zen Buddhism, known for his remarkable presence and profound wisdom. Discover how the Way requires no cultivation and that the normal mind is inherently complete. Learn the importance of not clinging to good or bad experiences and how even a single wandering thought can sustain the cycle of samsara. Understand that true realization arises from knowing the mind without attachment, reflecting life's authenticity through everyday actions.
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Avoid Mental Contrivances
- Do not cultivate the Way with artifices; simply avoid polluting your mind with contrivances.
- Do not linger on good or bad evaluations and let the normal mind reveal itself.
Normal Mind Is The Way
- The 'normal mind' is the mind free from subjective judgments, grasping or rejection and is itself the Way.
- A single wandering thought fuels birth and death, so ending mental objectification reveals true nature.
Stop Seeking Externals
- Avoid grasping the good and rejecting the bad; such dualistic moves are contrivances that estrange you from reality.
- Stop seeking externals and let successive thoughts die away peacefully to reveal non-identity.