Search for Truth
	CHAPTER 11
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	KUAN YIN MERCIFUL ONE
	Keep your mind open to observe
	Use the third eye to see
	Admit the rightful Truth
	Never allow the untruthful to get in
	You, who see things with an open mind
	In it you will find much
	Note all things at one goal
	MERCIFUL at heart, one must be
	ONE who comes from the same root, lives as a family
	among all.
	In all beings' bodies, one finds warmth. The warmth that
	can rise to what degree, only man will know. But remember,
	anything that is 'burning' will not be seen clearly. When
	fire is in front of the eyes, the heat will blind them.
	So, never allow the heat to go out of control. Take
	all things calmly and attempt to solve all things in a
	cool manner. Never allow the heat to increase more than
	necessary. Beings who are already in the suffering sea,
	why allow yourselves to be 'burnt up' again?
	At all times, the mind must remain calm. In a calm form,
	Stillness will help to cool things. Once in stillness,
	you will know how to weigh things in the right way. One
	must learn to weigh all words spoken or written. Take
	only the essential facts and do not allow the unnecessary
	to blur your mind. With an open heart, seek among all but
	only accept the Truth. Man must be the judge and man must
	walk the journey alone. Since no one but yourself can get
	you out of the suffering sea, why not begin your journey
	when others remain rooted instead? Take the first step
	and it may lead others to follow suit. If others remain
	rooted just because of you, can you imagine the harm that
	you may have done? However, if you start the journey while
	others choose to remain, then they have themselves to be
	blamed. No man can produce wonders, but learn to do things
	for the benefit of all. Seek not the return for the help
	you have given.
	One may plan to perform good deeds, but learn to forget
	them after doing so. Then this is really a good deed
	indeed. If fame is what you seek in return for good deeds,
	then it is somehow different from the rest. If one
	performs a good deed for the reason that others are
	doing it, then it is a good deed wrongly done. All deeds
	must be from the heart. The thought is most important for
	it will show how truly good is the deed done. Although man
	may not be able to see through one another, do not forget
	that the executor of punishment is your own-self. Your
	conscience will judge in silence and once you remain calm,
	it will creep into your thought. A mental punishment is
	worse than a physical one.
	The ABOVE is ever compassionate and understand that all
	Humans are fallible. Realize your own wrong, turn over a
	new leaf and remedy the past. For what is done cannot be
	undone but what you have not done, you may begin. However,
	do not take it as an excuse to do wrong. Humans may have
	wronged but try not to be wrong again. Turn over a
	new leaf and leave this suffering sea for good.
	Rectify the thought. Tolerance must be seen. Be patient
	to all and things will change in your way. Only love can
	ease hatred and kindness will soften anger. Seek to solve
	things in the right way and use the teaching as a guide.
	Guidance is given but man must first learn to guide his
	mind. Let the true-self emerge and allow its unstained
	pureness to help mankind.
	Victory over oneself is a real victory
	Island of your own will only last
	Round up the Truth, one will gain
	Tendering the goodness is the nature of man
	Enough of personal gain, man must seek
	Onto the Pureland, all will gain
	Unite under the sky as one big family
	Singing the same tune, virtues you will find.
	Man must learn the practice of virtues. Begin from
	your home and spread it. Understand that all are from
	the same root, work in harmony and live in peace. Seek
	and practise together and the golden Shore awaits.
	Virtues are of many kinds but first learn to begin
	from your own mouth. Anything that goes out of it,
	contains either honey or grapes but it will not be
	neutral. Learn to listen in order to judge and not
	talk to learn. However, concrete proof you must not be
	scared to uphold. Stand upright and do not be uprooted
	by the wind. All winds may be strong but your own
	determination will be stronger. All virtues begin from
	the teachings and all teachings teach virtues. However,
	how many truly observe them? By not observing the
	teachings, how will one truly practice the virtues?
	All men have an inborn nature that is good and pure.
	Find it and you will find virtues within. Learn to
	practise sincerely and learn what you may gain. A path
	is already drawn. A ship that awaits you by the shore,
	do not miss it for the next one may never come your
	way.
	Sorrowful is the sight of the lost beings
	Opting not to search, they remain
	Opening they have yet to find
	Netting in nothing and nothing they gain
	Yonder they know not of the danger
	A step not careful and they fall in
	Nothingness, the stage they cannot attain
	Getting closer to the Path, Truth leads the way.
	Man walks alone in search of the Path. The further
	he wanders, more time he will lose. One who seeks the
	Path must learn the method. If man were to walk in all
	directions, a lot of time would be wasted. Let the
	Truth that is infinite be your guide back to the
	Homeland. Wandering in the dark, beware of the pits.
	All pits are traps laid down to capture their prey.
	Be the hunter of the Truth and with an instinct to
	assist. Plenty of beauties await you at the bottom,
	but do not let lust get the better of you.
	As one wanders along the cliff, the
	sight may be serene but the search may end. A lonely
	person by the cliff, he thinks deeply in the Search.
	What is he searching for? He knows not. Nothing seems
	to appear and he seems to gain nothing. Thinking of
	the Path of Truth and searching in all directions but
	he is lost. A path that is visible is an illusion
	that appears to the eye. Truth is invisible to the
	self and so is the Path of Truth.
	Everyone who seeks to cultivate seems to think that
	Meditation will do. Sitting under a tree surrounded
	by a peaceful sight, man keeps on seeking but he does
	not realize. Thus, the seeker often asks, what then
	is the right method to cultivate? Cultivation is based
	on the Truth, upon facts, and how much one knows and
	how much one realizes. If sitting cross-legged, one
	does not find, it is not because the Path is not
	shown. Rather it is due to the fact that one has not
	realized. What then is realization that man seeks to
	find and what should be realized? The stage of
	realization is to seek the return of your inborn self.
	The true self with its purity is unstained. The self
	that can be stained is only the body. The true-self
	can never be stained but rather, it is buried so
	deeply inside that man forgets about its existence.
	Therefore, realization is aimed at getting this
	real-self to surface and to allow it to guide you
	through. Thereafter, the realization of Truth often
	assists man to walk along the path of purity.
	Differentiate what is materialistic and what is
	not. Know what is impermanent and keep away from it.
	Differentiate the truth from the false and the truth
	from the slander. Learn to uphold purity and use the
	method to cultivate. If man can realize to this stage,
	then man will truly gain.
	THE TAO
	Taking all things as nil
	Holding onto nothing at all
	Erase the thought of “I” and “mine”
	Truth you will then find within
	Awaken to the Great Truth that guides
	Onwards as the Great Way shows
	Things that can be seen with the naked eyes will not
	last. Truth that can be told easily is not the Truth
	of Light. All things that have forms must return to
	what they were. All things from the earth must return
	to their original form. The formless and shapeless are
	things that man does not really take note of. The inner
	self that is formless is often neglected by the owner
	himself. Product-design made for gain, man cannot
	differentiate. The ABOVE has designed the inner self
	in such a way that one may find, but man will take his
	own sweet time. Seek when one has the time and not
	without. Seek when the Truth is opened to all.
	Stimulate the mind in the right direction and grow
	as Truth is realized. From a simple action to a bigger
	one, undertake the task with the right attitude of mind.
	Forget not about your own seeds and roots, and do
	not uproot them with your own hand. Cultivate the seeds
	perfectly and allow the roots to grow deep in. Miss not
	the shoots that are growing and let them grow upwards
	firmly and strongly. Do not allow anything to hinder
	their growth at all. Things that must be done; do them
	in the proper way and do not imagine things that cannot
	produce results. The Lighted Path awaits those who search
	for it. It is neither hidden nor out of the way. The
	Path that is open for all has its shining light and
	it is right in front of your own eyes. Get rid of the
	desires, hatred and things that weigh man down.
	Then you will find the Path in front.
	Slowly but steadily, one walks
	On a path filled with temptations in its way
	Open up to the Truth alone and follow
	Never be disturbed by the sight of beautiful things
	Yama's call at the moment you least expect
	Ascertain the Path you find before the call is made
	Nothing lives forever but all will decay
	Give the true-self a chance, let it be free.
	People seem to believe that they have plenty of time.
	Yama does not wait for the readiness of man. The Path
	may be well protected but temptations will still be seen.
	Therefore, have a steady mind to remain calm and do not
	allow the temptations to break through. Be sure that
	you know your way Home for this self must return to where
	it came from. Do not allow time to rob you of your chance
	and do not be blind to the teachings. Coming and going again
	and again, is indeed a suffering sight to the Masters who
	teach. All truth is one. Follow it persistently and it will
	lead you to the right Path.