Throughout this life, you can never be certain of living long enough to take another breath.
Huangbo XiyunTo make use of your mind to think conceptually is to leave substance and attach yourself to form
Huangbo XiyunOur original nature is...void, omnipresent, silent, pure; it is glorious and mysterious peaceful joy - and that is all. Enter deeply into it by awakening yourself.
Huangbo XiyunAs soon as the mouth is opened, evils spring forth. People either neglect the root and speak of the branches, or neglect the reality of the 'illusory' world and speak only of Enlightenment. Or else they chatter of cosmic activities leading to transformations, while neglecting the Substance from which they spring--indeed, there is NEVER any profit in discussion.
Huangbo Xiyun