Imagine the atmosphere of perfect quiescence, penetrating clarity, that comes over the sangha as Gautama Buddha, smiling gently, holds a lotus blossom between his fingers.

  Imagine hearing for the first time the Verses on Faith Mind at the feet of Seng-tsan.

  Imagine being present with the monastic community of Yellow Plumb Mountain as they read the extraordinary gatha of Hui-neng.

  Imagine sitting in meditation beside Dogen Zenji as the master shouts "Drop off body and mind!"

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