--- david McEwen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Zen Forum Friends,
>
> Here begins the Hsin Hsin Ming with verse 1.
>
> 1. PA: The best way is not difficult. It only
> excludes picking and choosing.
>
> 1. SU: The Perfect Way knows no difficulties except
> that it refuses to make preference.
>
> 1. BL: There is nothing difficult about the Great
> Way, but, avoid choosing!
>
> 1. LU: It is not hard to realise your Mind which
> should not be an object of your choice.
>
>
> Questions:
>
> What experiences difficulties?
Ego (the notion of a separate, independent personality
or entity) experiences difficulties.
> What chooses? has preferences?
Ego.
> What is the nature of choosing? preferencing?
It is of the nature of ignorance.
> How can choosing/preferencing be avoided?
By realizing prajna (intelectual intuition, or the
highest wisdom).
Alex
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