Good morning to all,
When we were born, we were all "child-like" -- free, easy,
happy-go-lucky, healthy, etc.
As soon as we experienced that there were situations or people that
could make us sad or hurt us, our defense system relative to these
phenomena were constructed. Slowly our "child-like nature" is protected
and shielded off from rest of the world. Slowly we became isolated more
and more and we began to associate only with people had similar experiences.
While some school teaches to realize the emptiness of all phenomena
through understanding, acceptance and rationalization by "seeing" the
nature of all things, my Teacher taught us to "surpass", go beyond with
our heart and elevate our spirit.
Surpass in our school, means to surpass our mind. Go beyond all
understanding, acceptance and rationalization. How? When we are able
to pump enough energy into our "child-like" heart, our heart will shine
through the clouds of our mind. When our embedded natural spirit of
compassion and wisdom in our heart are strong enough, we become fearless.
This is possible, as I have witnessed, if we practice with the kind of
practice with ways and techniques to pump energy into our hearts.
Then all defense mechanism will automatically fall away and we could
become child-like again. Our heart will be fearless and shine through
all defense shields and be connected once again with every sentient
being like a child, free, easy, happy and healthy. This is the true
awakening of our "spirit", which is the "essence of true nature". We
will then no longer be separated. We will be whole and complete with
the universe.
This is why, Buddha taught no dharma. My Teacher constantly asked us to
go beyond his words, let our hearts shine through and be in touch with
our true nature, which is the nature of the universe.
This is why our words and my words are not important, but your practice
is. The proper way to "Sit in Chan", or sit in the life's energy and
wisdom of the universe is critically important.
Do not judge or filter. Follow your heart.
Thank you for your attention.
JMJM
Head Teacher
Order of Chan
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