innate wisdom

  • Caigentan 57. Reclaiming authentic wisdom

    In everyone’s heart there is a book of truth. But it is torn and incomplete, and its message is blurred. Deep in everyone’s spirit is a beautiful melody, but it is drowned by lascivious chords.

  • Truth transcends words

    After inheriting the Dharma at Dongshan Temple in Huangmei, Huineng (the Sixth Patriarch) journeyed south. Finding Baolin Monastery in ruins, he lodged with villagers, hosted by scholar Liu Zhilue.