The essence of the Way is detachment. And the goal of those who practice is freedom from appearances. - Bodhidharma

Unless they see their nature, how can people call themselves buddhas? They're liars who deceive others into entering the realm of devils. Unless they see their nature, their preaching of the Twelve-fold Canon is nothing but the preaching of devils. Their allegiance is to Mara, not to the Buddha. Unable to distinguish white from black, how can they escape birth and death?

Trying to find a buddha or enlightenment is like trying to grab space. Space has a name but no form. It's not something you can pick up or put down. And you certainly can't grab it. Beyond this mind you'll never see a buddha. The buddha is a product of your mind. Why look for a buddha beyond this mind?

舉梁武帝問達摩大師：「如何是聖諦第一義？」
摩雲：「廓然無聖！」
帝曰：「對朕者誰？」
摩雲：「不識。」
帝不契，達摩遂渡江至魏。