November 03^rd, 2026

Cease from practice based
on intellectual understanding,
pursuing words and
following after speech,
and learn the backward step
that turns your light inwardly
to illuminate your self.

Body and mind of themselves
will drop away,
and your original face
will be manifest.
If you want to attain suchness,
practice suchness without delay

Dogen (1200-1253)