Obey the nature of things
and you will walk freely and undisturbed.
When thought is in bondage the truth is hidden,
for everything is murky and unclear.
The burdensome practice of judging
brings annoyance and weariness.
What benefit can be derived
from distinctions and separations?
Sengcan
from the book
translated by Richard B. Clarke
source: http://terebess.hu/english/hsin.html#3
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