【Original】
It is also said: "Knowledge is the essence of the mind, and the mind naturally knows." See the father naturally know filial piety, see the brother naturally know the brother (悌), see the widow into the well, naturally know compassion. This is conscience, and it is not false to ask for anything.
If conscience arises, there is even more selfless obstacle, that is, the so-called 'compassion at best, and benevolence is invincible.' However, in ordinary people, there can be no selfless obstacles, so it is necessary to use the work of "zhizhi" and "special things" to win over selfishness and compound reasoning. That is, the conscience of the heart is more barrier-free, and it can be filled and popular, which is to know it. Knowing is sincere. ”
【Translation】
The gentleman also said, "Knowing is the original (function) of the true heart." Seeing parents naturally know filial piety, seeing brothers naturally knows respect, and seeing children falling into a well naturally has compassion. This is conscience, and there is no need to seek it from the outside.
If conscience develops and there is an obstacle to selfless desire, it is what Mencius called 'the full expansion of this good and compassionate heart, and the inexhaustible use of love and compassion'. However, ordinary people cannot be without the obstacle of selfish desires, so they must practice the practice of applying the "Zhi Zhi" and "Ge Wu" kung fu, overcome selfishness, and restore heavenly reason.
Let the conscience of the mind and body have no obstacles, so that the amount of the heart can be fully expanded, circulated and practiced, and play a role. To work so hard is to attain knowledge and return to one's own heart. If you can achieve a pure and untainted state, you can naturally be righteous, sincere, and virtuous. ”
【Notes】
First, knowledge is the essence of the mind.
Perception is the original function of the true mind, not the essence. The original meaning is "conscience is sincerity." This meaning needs to be explored. It should be: Conscience is the original function of the true heart. The same goes for "shooting is a function of the camera". According to the logic of the article, it is understood as "the camera function is the camera". Hence special instructions.
There are several places in the article where conscience is taken as sincerity, and I have commented on them one by one. Some people say that I dare to doubt the words of the saint, but here we are only discussing things in terms of facts, discussing its contradictions logically. It is not disrespectful and arrogant. In the process of learning, there are natural doubts, and try to straighten them out within the ability to understand. If there is a new understanding later, make corrections. For reference only.
2. Procedures for studying hard.
In the previous article, it has been discussed: qualities, knowledge, righteousness, sincerity. The method in Zen is to attain enlightenment, enlightenment, assurance, and meditation (concentration).
Why do many people lack compassion?
Because he feels that external things have nothing to do with him. This source obstacle is "selfish desire", self-grasping. Self-centered, other people's children have nothing to do with me. When hurting an animal, because it is it, I am me, the weak and the strong. Only the joy of one's own desires, unable to understand that all beings are one with oneself, and all have the same true heart.
It is difficult for human beings to understand that the universe is a community. It can be simply understood from a quantum perspective: the universe is formed by the change of one energy body into different things. The source of all sentient beings and things is energy. Different causes and conditions produce different structures and functions, becoming relative individuals. But energy doesn't separate you, me, it. We are like different waves in the sea, but we are all part of the sea. (There is no cause for great compassion, great compassion for the same body.) ）
【Original Statement】
1. The article is only a personal study and understanding, for throwing bricks and leading jade, mistakes are inevitable. Thank you for your corrections.
2. Write this article for those who have the opportunity to learn and improve together. If there is an error, it will be noted and apologized in the comments section.
3. Original text, please indicate the author when forwarding. Do not modify it without permission.