mumonkon 4.15.23
I decided that my talk tomorrow morning will be on a koan, Case No. 39 from the Mumonkan collection. I'm attaching a copy of the koan along with Mumon's commentary and poem. The koan contains the opening line of a poem. Below I'm providing the entire poem this is taken from. I'm sending this to all those who have registered to attend as well as those who may join us via Zoom. The light serenely shines over the whole universe. Ignorant, wise, and living creatures - all are in my abode. When no thought arises, the whole is fully revealed; If the six organs move even a little, it is obstructed by clouds. If you cut off your ignorance, your ailment will increase; If you look for the Truth, you are also in the wrong. Living in accordance with worldly affairs, you will have no obstructions. Nirvana and life-and-death are like colors in a dream. Gassho, Dean
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