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Transmission From Buddha To Buddha

Posted on Aug 2nd, 2009 by Ted Biringer : Flatbed Sutra Ted Biringer

...Like Zen koans, The Five Ranks is one way that this wisdom is transmitted. True Zen expressions are direct expressions of wisdom, which can only be realized by wisdom. When we take up a koan,... More »

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Your Own Mind

Posted on May 27th, 2009 by Ted Biringer : Flatbed Sutra Ted Biringer

There is not a single objective particle in the entire universe; all that you perceive is nothing other than your own mind... Both self and objects are nothing but conceptual ideas based on dualistic thinking.... More »

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The True Mind and The Unnamable Void

Posted on Jan 29th, 2009 by Ted Biringer : Flatbed Sutra Ted Biringer

After a talk, Jenny asked, "Is the unnamable void the same thing as the true mind? " Louie Wing said, "The ‘ unnamable void ’ and the ‘ true mind ’ are both provisional terms... More »

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Each of you is endowed with perfect wisdom

Posted on Jan 3rd, 2009 by Ted Biringer : Flatbed Sutra Ted Biringer

Not realizing that the liberation you seek is functioning perfectly in your own mind, you search far and wide, study various doctrines, and seek guidance from enlightened teachers. Even if your aspiration is genuine, if... More »

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Cross over, cross over!!

Posted on Nov 6th, 2008 by Ted Biringer : Flatbed Sutra Ted Biringer

If you see through the illusory nature of the myriad things, and awaken to the reality of your own mind-and even if you merge with the unnamable void-that is still nothing but a dream in... More »

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Is there a "superior" spiritual tradition?

Posted on Jul 9th, 2008 by Ted Biringer : Flatbed Sutra Ted Biringer

Once, before a talk, Charles asked, "Which spiritual tradition is the closest to the truth?" Louie Wing said, "The spiritual guides and awakened teachers of all the great traditions did not preach and demonstrate the... More »

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