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Sesshin at Templed Hills in Bellville, OH  February 2007
"Notes on Serene-Reflection"
by Zen Master Hung Chih, of the Tsao Tung School :

Silently and serenely one forgets all words;
Clearly and vividly That appears before him.
When one realizes it, it is vast and without edges;
In its Essence, one is clearly aware.
Singularly reflecting is this bright awareness,
Full of wonder is this pure reflection.
Dew and the moon,
Stars and streams,
Snow on pine trees,
And clouds hovering on the mountain peaks -
From darkness, they all become glowing bright;
From obscurity, they all turn to resplendent light.
Infinite wonder permeates this serenity;
In this Reflection all intentional efforts vanish.
Serenity is the final word [of all teachings];
Reflection is the response to all [manifestations].
Devoid of any effort,
This response is natural and spontaneous.
Disharmony will arise
If in reflection there is no serenity;
All will become wasteful and secondary
If in serenity there is no reflection.
The Truth of serene-reflection
Is perfect and complete.
Oh look ! The hundred rivers flow
In tumbling torrents
To the great ocean !
        Sesshin at Templed Hills Bellville, OH Feb. 2008
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