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The essence of the Way is detachment. And the goal of those who practice is freedom from appearances. - Bodhidharma
" "The essence of the Way is detachment. And the goal of those who practice is freedom from appearances.
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About Bodhidharma
(菩提達磨) (5-6th centuries CE) was a semilegndary Buddhist monk and traditional founder of Chán Buddhism in China.
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Damo
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Daruma
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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?
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The Emperor Wu of Liang asked the great teacher Bodhidharma,
“What is the ultimate meaning of the holy truths?”
Bodhidharma said, “Empty, nothing holy.”
The emperor said, “Who is answering me?” Bodhidharma said, “Don’t know.”
The emperor didn’t understand.
Bodhidharma subsequently crossed the Yangtse River into the kingdom of Wei.
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