Guest guest Posted June 24, 1999 Report Share Posted June 24, 1999 Selections of what I like from his Mulamadhyamakakarika (Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way), translated by Jay L. Garfield. I love these! Chapter 16 - Examination of Bondage =================================== 6. If grasping were bondage, Then the one who is grasping would not be bound. But one who is not grasping is not bound. In what circumstances will one be bound? 9. "I, without grasping, will pass beyond sorrow, And I will attain nirvana," one says. Whoever grasps like this Has a great grasping. Chapter 25 - Examination of Nirvana =================================== 19. There is not the slightest difference Between cyclic existence and nirvana. There is not the slightest difference Between nirvana and cyclic existence. Chapter 27 - Examination of Views ================================ 8. The victorious ones have said That emptiness is the relinquishing of all views. For whomever emptiness is a view, That one has accomplished nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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