The mind of a Man of The Way

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The mind of a Man of The Way

Postby Gonzo on Wed May 13, 2009 8:52 am

The mind of a man of the Way is straightforward, without falsehood; there is no turning away, nor turning towards, no deceitful false mind. At all times his seeing and hearing are normal; there are no further details or subtleties beyond this. He does not close his eyes or block his ears; it is enough that feelings do not attach to things.

Since time immemorial all the sages have only spoken of the faults of impurity; if there is no such perverted consciousness, opinion and thought habits, then it is like an autumn pond, limpid and clean. Pure and clear, without contrivance, quiescent and still, without hindrance; such is called a man of the Way. He is also called an unconcerned man.
Is that so?
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