

Master Linji Yixuan ~ Be Ordinary ~ Zen Buddhism
5 snips May 15, 2025
Explore how embracing the ordinary can illuminate the path to enlightenment. Discover the beauty of appreciating the present moment without the constant pursuit of higher states. Learn about the deeper self that transcends labels and understand the risks of becoming attached to practices and beliefs. This conversation invites listeners to find wisdom in the everyday.
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Live Simply and Naturally
- When it's time to act, do so naturally without overthinking.
- Just be your ordinary self in ordinary life, unconcerned with seeking Buddhahood.
Ordinary Life is the Miracle
- Loving the sacred and despising the ordinary keeps you trapped in delusion.
- The true miracle is to be grounded in earthly existence, not supernatural feats.
Zen Eludes Grasping Mind
- Trying to grasp Zen in movement or stillness causes it to shift away.
- Understanding Zen means seeing it always present before your eyes without distraction.