Beyond Thought

 

“The more you think about it, the further you are from the truth.
Cease all thinking, and there is nothing that will not be revealed to you.
To return to the root is to find the essence, but to pursue appearances is to miss the Source.
The moment you are enlightened, you go beyond appearances and emptiness.”
 Zen Master Seng Tsan, 6th century.

Discover the  treasure of the thought-free state, the crystal clarity of the empty mirror-mind.

Everything that happens is a gift.

Every circumstance that arises is a blessing.

All is always well.

All that you will ever need is already within you.

If you would dance through life with effortless ease, abide steadfastly in your own true nature. 

Being happy has nothing to do with how rich or famous or powerful you are.

Everything you think you possess can disappear in a flash.

Life is short and death is certain- the pursuit of wealth and power will rob you of your time.

Being who you truly are has nothing to do with how good you look or how tall you walk, how smart you think or how smooth you talk.

Being true to your self is being real, being present and aware, being one with what is in serene acceptance.

Stillness and silence are the great magicians- they transform earth into heaven, man into God.

“The darkness in me that had been heavy and unbearable before, gradually lightened and melted into a glow within. My erstwhile sadness disappeared completely, leaving in my Heart an inexplicable joy. My limbs appeared to be washed in an ocean tide of freedom. The colour of the world changed for me and the light of the day now took on an ethereal aspect. I saw the foolishness and futility of turning my gaze on the dark side of  life. Bhagavan, the strange magician, had opened before me a fresh new world of illumination and joy.” Chaganlal Yogi, describing his first meeting with his guru, Sri Ramana Maharishi.

The Guru’s grace is no ordinary blessing: it is the lightning bolt that changes everything.

Be still and open your heart to receive it.

Let go with total trust in absolute surrender.

As you return to the source deep in yourself, the veil of illusion disappears.

From here, wherever you look, the Self is revealed in all its glory.

Drink deep of that wellspring of infinite bliss!

Rejoice in that haven of perfect, unshakable peace.