The Mirror of Zen

11

Therefore students should understand the true teaching
of the Buddha and distinguish clearly between the fol-
lowing two teachings: the fundamental ground of mind
never changes, while at the same time the form of your
mind conforms to causes and conditions. Students of
the buddha-dharma should perceive how the two gates
of sudden enlightenment and gradual practice are both
the beginning and the end of their practice. Then they
must put aside their sutras and meditate with total one-
pointedness -- only this will clearly reveal their mind.
They will surely gain by this! Such is the way that you
jump out of the burning house and save your life!

Gatha

On a clear and bright day,
Clouds gather in deep valleys.
In a remote and silent place,
Radiant sunlight illuminates the clear sky.