Hongzhi Zhengjue quotes
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“Serenity is the final word of all the teachings; reflection is the response to all manifestations.”
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“Withdraw now from the invisible pounding and weaving of your ingrained ideas. If you want to be rid of this invisible turmoil, you must just sit through it and let go of everything. Attain fulfillment and illuminate thoroughly. Light and shadow altogether forgotten. Drop off your own skin, and the sense-dusts will be fully purified. The eye then readily discerns the brightness.”
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“Wander into the center of the circle of wonder.”
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“Casually mount the sounds and straddle the colors while you transcend listening and surpass watching.  ”
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“If one is to be called a liar, one may as well make an effort to deserve the name.”
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“Well, it's a good life and a good world, all said and done, if you don't weaken.”
Source : "Working class heroes" by Shirley Dent, www.theguardian.com. July 30, 2008.
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