‘With practice hidden, function secretly, like a fool, like an idiot.
Just to continue in this way is called the host within the host.’
Nan-yüan
Tung-Shan
Morning meditation — What is the most tormenting thing in this world?
‘Tung-Shan asked, “What is the most tormenting thing in this world?”
“Hell is the most tormenting thing,” answered the monk.
“Not so. When that which is draped in these robe threads is unaware of the Great Matter, that I call the most tormenting thing”.’
Tung-Shan
Morning meditation — Make a thorough study of the Buddha Dharma.
‘Nan-yüan said, ‘‘Make a thorough study of the Buddha Dharma, and broadly benefit the world.’’’
Nan-yüan
Morning meditation — I have Eyes, Ears, a Nose.
‘I have eyes, ears, a nose, a tongue, and so on; why does the Heart sutra say they don’t exist?’
Tung-Shan
Song of Precious Mirror Samadhi
The meaning does not reside in the words, but a pivotal moment brings it forth.
The Record of Tung-Shan
Earnestly avoid seeking without, lest it recede far from you.
Today I am walking alone, yet everywhere I meet him.
He is now no other than myself, but I am not now him.
It must be understood in this way in order to merge with Suchness.
Tung-Shan
Buddhism now 