Until you realise the true Way, whether in Buddhism or in common sense, you may think that things are correct and in order. However, if we look at things objectively, from the viewpoint of laws of the world, we see various doctrines departing from the true Way. Know well this spirit, and with forthrightness as the foundation and the true spirit as the Way. Enact strategy broadly, correctly and openly. Then you will come to think of things in a wide sense and, taking the void as the Way, you will see the Way as void. In the void is virtue, and no evil. Wisdom has existence, principle has existence, the Way has existence, spirit is nothingness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True understanding requires looking beyond surface correctness to see objective laws. Virtue and wisdom exist when the spirit is empty of ego and evil.
- In plain terms
- Don't assume things are right just because they seem ordered; seek the underlying truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Base your actions on honesty and a clear spirit.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does true correctness look like to you?
- How do you empty your spirit?
Another view
It can be hard to distinguish true objectivity from personal bias.
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