
If the child could awaken itself,
it could be freed of this
suffering automatically.
In the same way,
one who realizes that
his own Mind is Buddha,
frees himself instantly
from sufferings arising
from the ceaseless change
of birth and death.
If a Buddha could prevent it,
do you think he would allow
even one
sentient being
to fall into hell?
What is obstructing realization?
Nothing but your own
half-hearted desire
for truth.
Think of this and exert yourself
to the utmost.
Bassui Zenji

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