Forgetting oneself is opening oneself

The recognition of the coming and going of things is a first step in training and practice.

Understand clearly that when a great need appears a great use appears also; when there is small need there is small use; it is obvious, then, that full use is made of all things at all times according to the necessity thereof.

There are those who, attracted by grass, flowers, mountains, and waters, flow into the Buddha Way.

Set aside all involvements and let the myriad things rest. Zazen is not thinking of good, not thinking of bad. It is not conscious endeavour. It is not introspection. Do not desire to become a buddha; let sitting or lying down drop away. Be moderate in eating and drinking. Be mindful of the passing of time, and engage yourself in zazen as though you are saving your head from fire.

Forgetting oneself is opening oneself

That you carry yourself forward and experience the myriad things is delusion. That the myriad things come forward and experience themselves is awakening