Good evening!
We had a nice sunny spring-like day. I saw that crocuses are just about to bloom.
They are the expression of their hearts responding to the very heart of spring.
In Zen tradition, we speak of “heart to heart” transmission. It is not just
understandings and actions, but a heart to heart blood vein transmission.
In full ordination, ordainees write the names of the Buddha Shakyamuni,
Makakasho Daiosho, et al., and draw a blood vein connecting each one.
The blood vein comes from the master to the disciple and then goes up to
the Buddha again, so blood circulates in ceaseless cleanness and clarity.
Thus, the blood fully and freely flows without defilement, degradation, or
destruction, and all become wholly wholesome throughout time and space.
Then, we can bloom like a lotus flower, which already contains fruit. So, our
cultivation and verification are one. Let’s breathe fully and become free!
3/6/13
