“The Mind cannot be confused, but it is confusion.” MindConfusionBuddhistConfused Author:Dennis Merzel
“There is a transcendent awareness, a Big Mind, a Big Heart, present and readily accessible to each and every one of us. When we realize it, we see it is the source of true peace, happiness, satisfaction, courage and joy.” ThinkingMindHeartBigsJoyRealizingAwarenessSourceSatisfactionTranscendentTrue PeaceBig Heart Author:Dennis Merzel
“These various forms appear different in shape and size, yet they are of a single essence. . . . The Sixth Patriarch called it "essence of Mind". . . Here the Third Patriarch calls it "timeless Self-essence." Bankei called it "unborn Buddha-mind." They all refer to the same thing: Buddha-nature, true self. This essence is not born and can never die. It exists eternally. Some call it energy; others call it spirit. But what is it? No one knows. Any concept we have of what it is can only be an analogy. . . .” KnowsMindDifferentSelfFormSpiritDiesEnergyBornExistenceShapesConceptsEssenceThirdsSizeVariousTimelessTrue SelfUnbornAnalogiesBuddha NaturePatriarch Author:Dennis Merzel
