The Mind Dharma

According to the Ch’an method, self-cultivation begins with the control of mind as the starting point. By mind is meant the wandering mind, always in search of something in the realm of unreality.

There are many techniques for stilling the mind which is the first step in practice. According to each person’s vasanas, or tendencies, we are drawn to one school or another.

The Daily Zen Teisho
The Daily Zen Teisho
The Mind Dharma
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