开阔与否　林钰堂

遍设道场收徒弟，号称博大却排挤；
断绝俗务专修行，形似闭锁心无敌。

跋

修习佛法的原则，一体两面是无执与开阔。如何才是真正契合此等原则，需要仔细分辨。不需计取表相；只有务实，才能真正证悟及得佛法之受用。

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　一九九八年九月廿五日
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　养和斋　　　　于加州

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Open or Not　Yutang Lin

Centers set up everywhere to receive disciples and followers,
Labeled as large and encompassing, and yet repels others.
Ceased all worldly engagements to practice solely the Dharma,
A recluse seems closed but with a mind free of enemies.

Comments:

The principles guiding Buddhist practices are, as two sides of a coin complementing each other, no attachment and opening up. How would practices be truly in accordance with such principles is a matter requiring careful discrimination. No need to patch up appearances or hold on to formality. Only cultivation based upon sincerity and truthfulness would lead to realization and enjoyment of the fruits of the Dharma.

Written in Chinese: September 25, 1998
Translated: August 22, 1999
El Cerrito, California

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