No
Attachment to Dust
Zengetsu was a great Chinese Zen master of the T’ang dynasty. He wrote
the following advice for his pupils. Standing the test of time it certainly
would hold true today.
-Living in the world yet not forming attachments to
the dust of the world is the way of a true Zen student.
-Virtues are the fruit of self-discipline and do
not drop from heaven of themselves as does rain or snow.
-Modesty is the foundation of all virtues. Let your
neighbours discover you before you make yourself known to them.
- A noble heart never forces itself forward. Its
words are as rare gems, seldom displayed and of great value.
-When witnessing the good action of another
encourage yourself to follow his example. Hearing of the mistaken action of
another, advise yourself not to emulate it.
- A person may appear a fool and yet not be one. He
may only be guarding his wisdom carefully.
-Censure yourself, never another. Do not discuss
right and wrong.
-Some things, though right, were considered wrong
for generations. Since the value of righteousness may be recognized after
centuries, there is no need to crave an immediate appreciation.
-Even though alone in a dark room, be as if you
were facing a noble guest. Express your feelings, but become no more expressive
than your true nature.
- Poverty is your treasure. Never exchange it for
an easy life.
-To a sincere student, every day is a fortunate
day. Time passes but he never lags behind. Neither glory nor shame can move
him.
-Live with cause and leave results to the great law
of the universe. Pass each day in peaceful contemplation.
The End.
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