Wednesday, January 5, 2011


Dear Vimalakirti:

I can't believe I forgot all about you: still though always, silence shouts and sings; as though I could not. How stupid I can be!

Is there a dragon on this bridge?

Or, is he standing on the mountain setting it on fire with the flames of his breath burning it up behind you with each step you take?

Does it reach the other side?

Who is the dragon anyway?

http://www.terebess.hu/zen/hakuin/hakuin53.html

Hakuin Ekaku (1685-1768)
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Blind Men Crossing a Bridge

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