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	Back To Main Page	JOURNEY OF LIFE (Chapter 9 to 12)
		CHAPTER 9
		Taking a stream-line to cultivation
		A few important points to note
		Only through the right senses
		The Truth you may know
		Every tower has its foundation
		Remember what is yours
		Coming to learn with right understanding
		Onwards the search must be on
		Making for the right course
		Building up the right tower
		Inner brilliance is very much called for
		Note this inner light of all
		Everlasting tranquillity is the cultivated mind
		Interest taken towards the cultivated line alone
		Never cease when the fire stops its glow
		Careful in the movement of all
		Until you quench your thirst for knowledge
		Let nothing be your stumbling block
		The work of HEAVEN is great
		In which million tales are told
		Vices of all kinds to be tamed
		At the right boat one must sail
		Tempting no one or you tempt yourself
		Improve with purity in order to gain
		Opening up to the Truth again
		Now, the Journey is on your own again
		Timely turning back, a new life again
		A right turning makes a great difference
		Into the ditch yet out again
		Having again seen the Lighted Land
		Simple facts but knowledge improved
		A thought a day on own cultivation
		Neglect not the aroma of the heart
		Getting in line with right tuning
		Living a life free as the wind
		Onwards to the great voidness seen
		Waking up with an enlightened mind
		Justify the action of a cultivated mind
		Undisturbed the thought must remain
		Nothing should stop your Journey again
		Offend not the rights of another
		No judgement really belongs to man
		Every move that filled with pride
		You only see a downfall in sight
		In cultivation there is no limit
		No pride or self-satisfaction should be in sight
		A deed of charity done through much thinking
		No merit for this act of greed
		Doing charity without thought of returns
		Only then the merit is great
		Naming an object by its name
		Every moment with new name again
		Yet with nothingness instilled in mind
		A name is nothing but a name
		Noting TAO with a correct sight
		Gaining towards the right step
		Conclude nothing with own ideas
		Only through Truth you learn to conclude
		Northern region people find it cold
		Setting eyes on the local one again
		They never blame the cold
		Implement the right thought to benefit
		Thinking of one subject alone
		Undying is the search to a cultivated man
		Trying for the inter-link with the ABOVE
		Every step of success depends on own-self
		Take on Zen to calm the thought
		At all levels new realization of things
		Onto the right Journey again
		Glory is the Light sent. The brilliance enlightens the dim lamp.
		Bringing out the best of its glow, the right point is seen again.
		Climbing up the right ladder, but there is no step. From bottom
		to its top, learn to make own plan.
		Seeing as a divine sees
		Only nothing of shape is seen
		Ordering the mind to see again
		Nothing but figure of illusion
		You see it real yet it is not
		And the little mind plays the tricks
		Noble thoughts lead to noble ways
		Gathering the facts not with mortal's eyes
		Take a look with the rightful eye
		Until you gain this enlightened sight
		Narrow the Path may be
		Gathering force, it opens again
		People search for own gain
		In right words one must see
		Note all the sentient beings.
		Take a look with the rightful eye
		Until you gain this enlightened sight
		Narrow the Path may be
		Gathering force, it opens again
		People search for own gain
		In right words one must see
		Note all the sentient beings.
		There are plenty of people who seek for their own gain.
		They cultivate because others do so. If the thought is
		not clear and the mind does not understand, what is the
		mystic of life? They may easily fall prey to the evil force.
		Like the Ying and Yang force, it is but a line drawn. If
		they really understand what cultivation consists of, then
		they may begin with the right thought. With the right attitude
		of mind, they begin to work for the community and do work that
		is beneficial to mankind. As merits are gained, their wisdom
		may open up to the Truth. Thus, at the right moment when
		cultivation is told, they may grasp the inner meaning of
		what has been taught. During the course of cultivation, one may
		face plenty of difficulties. Sometimes it is a test of one's
		determination in cultivating the Way, yet at time, it is the
		temptation of the evil force. Evil temptation comes in many forms.
		Only a steady mind may control such illusions. As the greatest
		power is the heart-power, so is the greatest evil force. This too
		grows from the heart and could only be controlled through the
		purification of the heart and mind. Such work of purification depends
		on one's own determination to cast the evil temptation away.
		The cultivated man differentiates the Path through right reasoning.
		Truth consists of work along the right track. Thus, man must learn
		to differentiate the Truth. Anything that consists of doubt, the
		best way is to seek clarification in order to calm one's thought,
		rather than sitting on it without any realization. All teachings
		related to the right cultivation may be told among man in order that
		all may be given a chance to practise. Although the Truth may be
		told to a great assembly, yet grasping the Truth depends on individual
		stage of realization. Do not be disheartened because you do not
		grasp and do not be too proud at your own realization. For either
		way is not the middle path and should not be the attitude of a
		cultivated man.
		Flowery place, aroma is so sweet.
		Tears falling within, who sees?
		Think of the right step to take.
		Hope for a chance to open up again.
		Determination is as great as a mountain
		and is deeper than the sea.
		One looks at the flowery garden,
		a white spot is seen.
		Moved by such a great determination and sincere prayer,
		even the Immortal will come in disguise to teach the TAO again.
		Entering into such a flowery place,
		heart of pureness takes its place.
		Pointing the 'point* to the rightful one,
		happiness is to see one gains.
		Thus, a story is told again.
		Setting of the Sun another day passed
		Only to find it a waste
		Onto the shore, a bottle landed
		Note of where it comes
		Yonder comes the Truth of life
		Among man who has seen
		Naming a Western Paradise
		Getting nowhere near at all, not knowing where it really is
		Thinking that it is in the distant land
		Unless you look into the 'inner door'
		Note of the paradise within
		Getting to it a golden key you need
		Placing it on priority and search for it
		In sight, yet the door is not opened
		Net the right thought and produce this key
		See the Light, see it right.
		The eye of Light, the point at the Light.
		A dot as Truth from within it grows,
		covering the whole Universe.
		Returning to its form, it is but a dot.
		The beginning of cultivation is told within these few lines.
		Teachings of all kinds centralize as one truth, pointing alike at one.
		No difference at all. Buddha talks on Nirvana. Taoism talks on Great
		Ultimate. Islam talks on Highest Observation. Confucianism talks on
		Humanity. Christianity describes Paradise Land. Yet, formless all
		these remain. Thus, only the Truth remains. But different mortals
		accept different things. To show great compassion to all alike,
		indeed the ABOVE has granted in many ways.
		CHAPTER 10
		The understanding of the Truth belongs to one who seeks.
		Having understood its way, one implements it.
		Every step shows the noble way.
		Victor comes out with immediate truth seen.
		Important is each individual act of man.
		Resulting in different stages,
		timely organize the cultivated Path.
		Unmoved by the worldly temptations,
		seek to be free from the present.
		Learn as the teaching shows the Way.
		The HEAVEN'S everlasting work of purity is seen.
		As one realizes its course, it is easier to reach the
		other Land. Know the mystery of the Way and learn from the
		nature of everyday. Coming and going as the wind, a life time
		is soon lost. Seek for betterment in various ways. Each act
		must not be a planned affair. The movement comes from the heart.
		This indeed is formless yet with action seen. Daily interference
		must be overcome, for a wise man remains unmoved by it. A virtuous
		man is not afraid of losing virtues, thus virtues are seen.
		A non-virtuous man is afraid of losing virtues, thereby virtues
		are lost. All planned works consist of no merits. The more one seeks
		to gain, the more one loses it. Attachment must not be seen. In its
		natural way all works develop from the heart. Each action is not
		planned, yet the best of man is shown. Indeed, this is a virtuous man.
		Taking action into own hand
		An unsteady heart with poor work seen.
		Improve by reaching tranquility
		Holding only the Truth in man
		Searching yet search deeper within
		Increase the understanding of one's search
		Naming the Path knows its distance
		Getting to it depends on light seen
		Lowering one's status in a humble way
		Opening the Path again for all man
		Waking up on the verge of falling
		Judge not others but yourself instead
		Unfold the Truth of the rightful point
		Note its way and join in
		No action is not weakness
		Only a way to move ahead
		Note of how softness overcomes hardness
		At this stage one may understand
		Controlling the whole thing though seated down
		Take up all and one will see
		Instill in mind that fighting won't help
		Only through non-action one will gain
		Nothing doing doesn't mean work not done.
		You understand the silence
		Every victory belongs to you
		Trying to hit water with a rod
		Wanting to win yet the rod loses.
		Introduce the softness of the water
		This will assist in overcoming all
		Holding this principle, non-action proves good
		NOTHING doing yet much improved
		LEFT to the one to seek on
		Unite the heart and mind to see the Truth
		Noble is the water way that flows
		Doing so, it still seeks to flow low
		Onwards to merge with the sea
		Nothing can stop nature and nothing will
		Even gaining the Truth, seek the right flow.
		Leaders of today follow nature well
		Accordance to nature things work well
		Opposing to nature things left undone
		Trying to turn back half-way
		Zen way never approves such
		Every movement must justify the action
		TEACHES all mystic way of Truth
		THE Way never breaks half-way
		TAO always remains and covers the whole Universe
		WAY of Light depends on how one sees.
		Setting of the Sun and coming of the Moon
		Of which it is a natural course
		On wondering of its good timing
		Note the work it taught
		You see the greatness on its arrival
		At all course it gives light to all
		No one is left out of it
		Giving unselfishly without thinking of self at all.
		Quick movement doesn't mean one reaches
		Unless the foundation one has built
		Assuring all the Path is great
		You perform as the Sun and the Moon
		Leaving no one behind it too
		Introduce light to all as introduced to you.
		Change not the Truth that has been told
		Hold on to it to reach your goal
		Until one reaches the ultimate of all
		Never lose grip or one may fall
		Gather the fruits as one gains
		Looking back with no regret seen
		In Truth one sees the Light again.
		Keep the Path right and straight
		Unceasing must be the movement made
		Ordained by the HEAVEN to give
		Keep in mind the compassion given
		Continue from the past cultivation
		Hoping to really reach
		Important are the seeds sown today
		Unnumbered are the given days.
		Sailing in the rough sea of sufferings
		Everyone must have a strong will
		Only through hardship one values the goodness
		Not seeking but be at the present stage
		Gaining the ultimate, one will be free
		Creating path for others instead
		Holder of Truth, principle must be great
		Even as the call comes from the ABOVE
		Everyone must work together to meet.
		Collecting teachings as treasure
		Have the eyes opened for them
		Onwards one receives as one searches
		Resulting in the great harvest
		Washing all dust from within
		Of which the inner light shines again
		Roads are all man-made but know them.
		Seeking of inner freedom and peace
		Each teaching teaches in a different way
		Awakened by the great voice of Truth
		No one should remain in a dream-like stage
		Kindle each lamp one sees
		Holding brightly and lighting all land
		Operate and work on the 'central point'
		Only from this one may expand.
		Certain point certain truth well noted
		Having taught the voidness too
		Every action sees a way
		Failure to see the Grand Master's teachings
		A lot one may lose
		Taking this final step to end
		TAO and TER' should merge.
		THANKING the ABOVE for the compassion
		TAO lights the Way again
		MASTER'S teachings end for the time being.
		CHAPTER 11
		CONFUCIOUS TEACHES ON VIRTUES
		Coming as a new born, unstained is the self
		Often as time passes, tarnished is the thought
		Now, think for a little while
		Future dust must not stay around
		Until through morality one learns the Way
		Changes from a normal to a wise being
		In virtue one must live in harmony
		Only through virtues one cleans the thought
		Until one learns to be a true person
		Seeking and seeking the Way may still be far
		Taking morality as a subject to consider
		Every step leads from that though
		A country that goes without virtues will never be rich
		Climbing up the ladder, the 'real you' you must know
		Hoping to know yourself first learn through nature
		Eliminate all thoughts that are stained
		Setting foot on this plane know of the Decree
		Onto the right understanding as the first step
		Note of humanity that is being taught
		Victory belongs to one who wins over himself
		Improve on the daily living through acceptance of life
		Remain in deep thought rather than talking alone
		Temporary is the life, make full use of it
		Until you reach your destination never stop
		Enclosed within the wall, yet all one must know
		Seekers who seek rightly will surely know.
		Coming with virtues is the nature of all. As the ABOVE grants the
		Decree, one should try to learn all. A person who is not filial can
		never be loyal. A loyal one can never stop being filial too.
		Practices of virtues first begin from the home. Learning
		about virtues first begins from self. A person who knows
		of himself will learn cultivation too. By cultivating
		the self, one extends the influence outwards. Thus, the
		family learns of cultivation too. Though cultivation begins
		from oneself, try to extend it to others too.
		To see worldwide peace, rule in the right way. Guide it
		through virtues and none may go wrong. In order to guide
		with virtues, virtues may first begin at home. Wanting to
		guide the home with virtues, virtues one must possess too.
		All things are linked together, one step joining the
		next as you move.
		Controlling oneself through virtues gained
		Unite the thoughts with good deeds
		Let nothing to be your stumbling block
		Think of things that are good
		Important to remember that there must be no evil thought
		Victory over others, gain through virtues too
		Among the mud, flowers still grow
		Tempt not yourself as you stay cool
		Improper is the seeker who forces his way
		Opening your wisdom, first gain the knowledge
		Never stop at the word 'cultivation' but move on in order
		to learn more.
		Creating a moment of peace for all
		Hold firmly onto virtues alone
		Everyone who leads a righteous life
		Future of purity seen by all
		Along the path of cultivation
		There is no one who leaves virtues alone
		Taking your life as the granting of the ABOVE
		HERE TOO ALL BEING LEARN TO LIVE
		Having no possessing thought as yours
		Everything seems to belong to you
		Remember after death nothing is yours
		Every journey has an end
		There is nothing as permanent here
		Only through the right entry
		Onwards the Land of Paradise reached
		A little thought for all beings
		Looking back, you lose nothing at all
		Living in harmony leads to peace throughout
		Be sure you harmonize with nature too
		Even as one looks back again
		Improvement with time one must think of
		Note the everlasting shine of the Sun.
		Gain the right shine too
		Looking at the Light without knowing it
		Even as you see the Truth you know not
		Approach life with the right attitude of mind
		Results one will gain a hundred folds
		Neglect not virtues as you learn
		Times of agony may be a blessing in disguise
		Only with right understanding one sees through all
		Life is short so do not waste it
		Into the pond of cleansing to clean your thought
		View as you reach the depth of it
		Every part is truly cooled off.
		Staring at the open field, freshness one may feel. Looking at the
		stars and the Moon, wondering how far away they are. Clouds seem
		untired at their movements, wandering to all parts. Little
		lamb kneels to suck milk. Look at them with a peaceful thought.
		Beyond the horizon there seems nothing but surely existence is
		sighted too. The naked eyes cannot see beyond, but the spiritual
		eye may see all. Open up yourself to nature, everything has
		something to teach you. Allow nature to be your teacher.
		Through it, realization may reach the ultimate. Spiritual eye
		may open again, just as it was once opened to you.
		PAI YUEN (White Clouds)
		Producing work, work to the best
		A little suffering should not stop work ahead
		Improving on work and work hard for it, without hard work
		no fruits are seen
		You must still work thoroughly
		Until the best is reached
		Every movement means more than you can see
		Never, never stop half-way; for Truth does not stop there.
		The climbing of the mountain needs tolerance. Determination must
		be great too. Mere climbing of mountain you need to give so much, the
		Journey to the other side surely requires more.
		Prepare for the Journey for all
		Awaken to the real call
		Influence all to move in the right track
		Yesterday's sorrow must learn to forget
		Unceasing must be the one who searches
		Every place, anytime there is a Master too
		Never refuse a teacher who teaches, yet with wisdom you
		must judge and learn only the Truth.
		Permit to cross the suffering sea
		A reminder is given to all
		In the rough sea one travels alone
		Your must find the right boat
		Unanswered may be your call
		Even at that moment, the thought must be strong
		Now that a chance is given, seek the right Path too.
		Living in this plane is like sailing in the vast ocean.
		Both are suffering places. If one navigates well, though
		in the middle of the sea, one may still reach the shore.
		There is no plank that floats forever. One day it will reach
		the shore too. However, a plank moves in accordance with
		the waves and the current. Thus, it does not have a choice
		as to which shore to land. Human beings are different, they are
		given a choice. The course is given, it depends on how fast one
		moves. Instead of screaming in the suffering sea, why not head
		for the Shore? Thought reefs are plenty but the lighthouse should
		guide the way. Follow its light so as not to wreck the boat.
		Permanently the lighthouse stands to outlast all. It will
		not diminish until it guides all.
		Fishes swim in freedom. Their movements are gentle and good.
		Drop a bait for them, the fishes will go towards it. Not
		knowing the trap within, they open their mouths to take a bite
		and regret it for the rest of their lives. For this very bite may
		be the end of their lives. Though one fish ends its life, yet its
		death means nothing at all. For no fish takes heed at all. Why be
		caught? Why be caught? After all it is only a bait. If it could
		be forgone, swimming freely the fishes will always remain. Just
		a moment of greed, a temptation, that it cannot go through and
		that is the end of freedom too.
		PAI YUEN (White Clouds)
		People look at the fishes
		A lot of their sufferings who knows
		In the process of being caught
		You do not see the tears drop
		Until one learns and investigates into the story
		Even though example given one will not learn from
		Note that nature is the best teacher for it tells no lies at all.
		Coming to this world, rich or poor
		How many can have a choice
		Every birth is at the mercy of the ABOVE
		Future recycle one must stop
		A little hint here and there
		Take it as a lesson too
		Think not of being a Saint
		HOPE you may do well as a human first
		ALL who walk this Path must learn