Here
is the place; here the way unfolds.
The boundary of realization is not
distinct, for the realization comes
forth simultaneously with the mastery
of buddha-dharma.
Do not suppose that
what you realize becomes your knowledge
and is grasped by your consciousness.
Although actualized immediately,
the inconceivable may not be apparent.
Its appearance is beyond your knowledge
Here
is the place; here the way unfolds.
Where is "here"?
The
boundary of realization is not distinct
Reflect: Do you —really — think
that realization is something distinct,
something you can reach, something you
can identify as different from non-realization?
It’s not about a dichotomy — that's
realization, that's not. Oh that's realization
over there, but that over there is not.
...for
the realization comes forth simultaneously
with the mastery of buddha-dharma.
With the complete engagement.
Do
not suppose that what you realize becomes
your knowledge and is grasped by your consciousness.
"Oh I know that realization. I’ll put
it away and then I can take it off the shelf later." It’s
not like that.
Although
actualized immediately, the inconceivable
may not be apparent.
You let it go. If a bird flies into
your hand, you grasp it and then you let it go.
Do you think you can hold on to that bird?
Its
appearance is beyond your knowledge
You participate with it.
So, are you thinking, “What are
they talking about? What is this inconceivability?
I understand things.” But do you
really? When we step back, the world is
just incredible. Who could have imagined
it? Could you have made it up?
