Machig’s Last Instruction

Machig’s Last Instruction

Once discursive thoughts are totally abandoned

Dharmakaya is no other than that.

Once the five poisons are totally abandoned

The five wisdoms are no other than that.

Once the three poisons are totally abandoned

The three kayas are no other than that.

Once conventional mind is totally abandoned

Buddhahood is no other than that.

Once samsara is totally abandoned.

Nirvana is no other than that.

Once mental agitation is totally abandoned

Skilled means are no other than that.

Once emptiness is totally abandoned

Discriminating wisdom is no other than that.

Once mind is totally abandoned

Fearsome place are no other than that.

Once virtue and non-virtue are totally abandoned

Gods and demons are no other than that.

Once the six consciousnesses are totally abandoned

The six classes of being are no other than that.

Once the eight consciousnesses are totally abandoned

The eight armies of demons are no other than that.

Once wandering thoughts are totally abandoned

Magical displays are no other than that.

Once discursive thoughts are totally abandoned

The practice of Zen is no other than that.

Once mindfulness is achieved

The level of final accomplishment is no other than that.

Once the ultimate nature of the mind is realized

The definitive sign of realization is no other than that.

This mind of ours is empty and clear

Like the depth of space

Like the passing of a bird in the sky

Right now you have the opportunity...