SHIN JIN MEI | 信心銘- DAY THIRTY-THREE

"In the higher realm of true Suchness
There is neither “self” nor “other”:
When direct identification is sought,
We can only say, 'Not two.'
"

Once we have experienced the transcendent Way, we are at a loss to convey the experience conceptually. Any attempt to do so falls short, as the closer we try to get with words the deeper the chasm becomes.

By saying "Not two", we are merely gesturing in the general direction - like a finger pointing at the moon. Read this, then forget it, and wake up...

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