Dongshan

‘When Dongshan took his leave, Nan-yüan said, “Make a thorough study of the Buddha Dharma, and broadly benefit the world.”
Dongshan said, “I have no question about studying the Buddha Dharma, but what is it to broadly benefit the world?”
Nan-yüan said, “Not to disregard a single being.”‘ (The Record of Dongshan)

I think this is a message we need to keep hearing.

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