Lotus

In seeking the essence of the Way, one should quiet the mind and penetrate to the depths. Silently wander within and clearly see the origin of all things, obscured by nothing.

The mind is boundless and formless, just as pure water contains the essence of autumn. It is glistening white and lustrously bright in the same way that moonlight envelopes the entire night. 

~ Hung-chih

Clump

We already have everything we need. There is no need for self improvement. All these trips we lay on ourselves, the heavy duty fearing that we're bad and hoping that we're good, the identities that we so dearly cling to, the rage, the jealousy, and the addictions of all kinds- never touch our basic wealth.  They are like clouds that temporarily block the sun. But all the time our warmth and brilliance are right here. This is who we really are.  We are one blink of an eye from being fully awake.

~ Pema Chodron 'Start where you are: A Guide to Compassionate Living'

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