Zen and Vajrayana

It is interesting to see how both traditions are similar in their methods. Both use very intricate methods which are dangerous without a proper guide. A lot of emphasis is placed on the guide and a lot depends on the skill and wisdom of the guide or teacher. In both lineages, there is a transmission, both beyond words, beyond concepts, fully experiential. Interesting, interesting.

Reading sutras

It seems to me that when reading sutras, it is not to read as a third person. One should read as the person involved, as the person asking the questions. When the Buddha answers, He answers to you and you understand. Be there, where He is turning the Dhamma wheel. To read as a third person, one would be totally out of the whole story and it is difficult for one to understand to the fullest extent what is expressed. Be within the sutra when reading it. Not without.

Seeing it clearly

Explore your mind,
penetrate your thoughts,
break through the clouds,
into the heart. see it clearly.
Recognise it.
What does it look like?

Walk.

性空缘起，缘起性空

性空缘起，缘起性空

若性为空，缘何起？
缘何起？性何起？
缘本存于空。
空不生缘。
是缘，性无也。
是空，无性也。
是无，无无也。
非无。