The myriad forms of the entire universe are the seal of the single Dharma. Whatever forms are seen are but the perception of mind. But mind is not independently existent. It is co-dependent with form.
- Zen Master Mazu
A Taste of Zen: Mazu Daoyi
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A Taste of Zen: Mazu Daoyi
A monk asked, “What is the essential meaning of Buddhism?” Mazu said, “What is the meaning of this moment?”

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  • Stian Gudmundsen Høiland
    Silly me wants to further expound: And what is co-dependent does not arise (nor cease). But that may get me whacked over the head, I dunno…
    André A. Pais
    Sometimes getting whacked on the head is exactly what one needs.
  • Geovani Geo
    "But mind is not independently existent. It is co-dependent with form", says another form.
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  • Dani Girar
    So without form there cannot be mind? What is 'mind' for Mazu? Is there something beyond 'mind' and form in this context? Soh Wei Yu
    Soh Wei Yu
    No, there is nothing beyond mind/form. Unlike Advaita, Buddhism teaches two way dependency.
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  • Soh Wei Yu
    This is also good:
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    The Transience
    The arising and ceasing is called the Transience,
    Is self luminous and self perfected from beginning.
    However due to the karmic propensity that divides,
    The mind separates the ‘brilliance’ from the ever arising and ceasing.
    This karmic illusion constructs ‘the brilliance’,
    Into an object that is permanent and unchanging.
    The ‘unchanging’ which appears unimaginably real,
    Only exists in subtle thinking and recalling.
    In essence the luminosity is itself empty,
    Is already unborn, unconditioned and ever pervading.
    Therefore fear not the arising and ceasing.
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    There is no this that is more this than that.
    Although thought arises and ceases vividly,
    Every arising and ceasing remains as entire as it can be.
    The emptiness nature that is ever manifesting presently
    Has not in anyway denied its own luminosity.
    Although non-dual is seen with clarity,
    The urge to remain can still blind subtly.
    Like a passerby that passes, is gone completely.
    Die utterly
    And bear witness of this pure presence, its non-locality.
    ~ Thusness/Passerby
    And hence... "Awareness" is not anymore "special" or "ultimate" than the transient mind.
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