Those Who Are Influenced, Those Who Are Not Influenced, and Those Who Influence
Master Wonhyo, the Life of a Bodhisattva
Absolute Freedom: Letting Go of the Form of Self
Path to Renunciation and ThereafterThose Who Are Influenced,
Those Who Are Not Influenced, and Those Who influence
Master Wonhyo, the Life of a Bodhisattva
Absolute Freedom: Letting Go of a Bodhisattva
Absolute Freedom: Setting Go of the Form of Self
Path to Renuciation and Thereafter
The people in the third category build a big boat, learn how to row it and put up the sail in order to make effective use of the wind and the waves to navigate it. They sail the seas to their hearts¡¯ content, unhindered by weather conditions. ¡¦ They are not affected by any external conditions. Some people might say that they have attained complete freedom or Nirvana. However, they have not reached absolute happiness or freedom. (/ pp. 21~23)
The people in the first three categories are bound by the thought that they are happy if they don't fall into the sea. However, those in the forth category are happy whether or not they take such a plunge. What do they do when they fall into the sea? They gather pearl oysters, as would a diver who intentionally submerses himself. (/ p.24)
People have true freedom when they are unhindered by external conditions. They can enjoy the right to smoke when it is required of them, and they can enjoy the right not to smoke when it is not allowed. When we reach the state of total freedom, we can be happy whether or not we fall into the sea. That is, if we are thrust into the sea by a big wave, we can enjoy the freedom to collect clams; and if we do not fall into the sea thanks to good weather, we can enjoy the freedom to ride a boat. (/ pp.83~85)
Practice is a way to make oneself complete. It is also not having a fixed form of oneself. Figuratively speaking, if you think you yourself as insignificant as a wild flower growing on the side of the road, you are likely to feel content wherever you are, whomever you meet, and whatever you do. (/ pp.99~100)(pp. 21-23)
The people in the third category build a big boat, learn how to row it and put up the sail in order to make effective use of the wind and the waves to navigate it. They sail the seas to their hearts¡¯ content, unhindered by weather conditions. ¡¦ They are not affected by any external conditions. Some people might say that they have attained complete freedom or Nirvana. However, they have not reached absolute happiness or freedom.
(p. 24)
The people in the first three categories are bound by the thought that they are happy if they don't fall into the sea. However, those in the forth category are happy whether or not they take such a plunge. What do they do when they fall into the sea? They gather pearl oysters, as would a diver who intentionally submerses himself.
(pp. 83-85)
People have true freedom when they are unhindered by external conditions. They can enjoy the right to smoke when it is required of them, and they can enjoy the right not to smoke when it is not allowed. When we reach the state of total freedom, we can be happy whether or not we fall into the sea. That is, if we are thrust into the sea by a big wave, we can enjoy the freedom to collect clams; and if we do not fall into the sea thanks to good weather, we can enjoy the freedom to ride a boat.
(pp. 99-100)
Practice is a way to make oneself complete. It is also not having a fixed form of on...eself. Figuratively speaking, if you think you yourself as insignificant as a wild flower growing on the side of the road, you are likely to feel content wherever you are, whomever you meet, and whatever you do.