Poem: The Great Way (Excerpt from The Hsin-Hsing Ming of the Third Zen Ancestor)

John reads an excerpt from the very beautiful and truly insightful Hsin-Hsing Ming 'Verses on The Faith Mind.' Written in the sixth century by Seng-ts'an - the 3rd Zen Ancestor, the text is the first clear statement of Zen to be written. This wonderful translation is by the late Richard B. Clarke. If you enjoy this reading please check out the full text which is published as a beautiful pamphlet by White Pine Press.

Reviews

The Great Way is a Good reminder. Puts my perspectives where I can be at peace without and not hold to fixed views.
I will read this more often. At 75, I am opening more to what is, without commentary. That’s how I wish to die.

Just what I was asking for … ask and you will receive, knock and the door shall be opened….🙏

A favorite text/writing/chant … and a comforting reading of it’s beginning.

YOUR work for me is life-altering John. I am grateful you honored your calling. I think it may feel inevitable when the pull is as strong as I assume yours is, but it is still ultimately a choice. Thank you for choosing faith in stillness and love.

Thank you again. Your choices in poetry always seem to be just what is needed. Love and blessings