SHIN JIN MEI | 信心銘- TWENTY-FOUR
Ignorant of transcendent Oneness, we attach to particular objects. Since nothing has individual self-existence, this is nothing but clinging to illusions.
A Heart Sutra Journey | Part Twenty-One
“So set forth the prajna paramita mantra. Set forth this mantra and say: Gate! Gate! Paragate parasamgate! Bodhi Svaha! Prajna Heart Sutra.”
THE TEN OXHERDING PICTURES | 十牛図 | VII. OX FORGOTTEN
The various vain cares of the small self drop away and we see through the eyes of the universe.
SHIN JIN MEI | 信心銘- TWENTY-FIVE
The real intention here is to cultivate a beginner's mind - approaching what is coming up directly before concepts and preconceived notions take over the narrative and rob us of openness.
THE TEN OXHERDING PICTURES | 十牛圖 | VIII. Man and Ox Both Forgotten
Now the self, once transformed, is utterly shot through.
SHIN JIN MEI | 信心銘- TWENTY-SIX
Initially, in ignorance we create concepts - we break what is coming up for us into contrivances so they are easier for us to 'grip'.
THE TEN OXHERDING PICTURES | 十牛図 | IX. RETURNING TO THE SOURCE AND ORIGIN
We enjoy the truth that we have integrated and embodied.
SHIN JIN MEI | 信心銘- DAY TWENTY SEVEN
All the deluded dreams of the small self can and will cease if we can cut off their mind-runway.
THE TEN OXHERDING PICTURES | 十牛図 | X. Entering the World, Hands Free
At this stage we have had a complete paradigm shift in how we view things like the self and reality, we still will continue refining that understanding.