February 11th, 2019
Han Shan Te'Ch'ing (1600)The Buddha Mind contains the universe.
In this universe there is only one pure substance,
One absolute and indivisible Truth.
The notion of duality does not exist.
The small mind contains
Only illusions of separateness, of division.
It imagines myriad objects
And defines truth in terms of relative opposites.
Big is defined by small,
Good by evil, pure by defiled,
Hidden by revealed, full by empty.
What is opposition?
It is the arena of hostility,
Of conflict and turmoil.
Where duality is transcended peace reigns. This is the Dharma’s ultimate truth.