There Is Nothing in the World

 



There Is Nothing in the World

Few understand
How vital
This relationship
Is

Many would prefer
To do something else
When there is nothing else
To do

Entering the sound
Of one word
The steam radiator
In winter.



Blue Cliff Record Case #37: P’an Shan’s, There is Nothing in the World:

“There is nothing in the triple world; where can mind be found?
The elements are basically empty; how can a Buddha abide?
The polar star does not move; quiet and still, without traces
Once presented face to face, there is no longer anything else.”


John Bailes/Kotatsu Roko
11 February, 2011
Prospect Hill