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...from [[The Light of Wisdom]], Vol. 1, pg. 34. ([[RY]]) | ...from [[The Light of Wisdom]], Vol. 1, pg. 34. ([[RY]]) | ||
''"Just like a huge rope lying soaked in a lake can slowly be pulled up once you get a hold of one end, the enlightenment of all the buddhas is placed in the palm of the hand of the practitioner when receiving [[pointing-out instruction]] from a [[qualified master]] and can then slowly be "pulled-in" through diligent training."'' ([[TUR]]) | |||
...from [[The Light of Wisdom]], Vol. 1, pg. 224, note 79. ([[RY]]) | |||
Latest revision as of 13:37, 24 September 2007
As for "oral instruction", there are many kinds: urging beginners to the Dharma; giving extensive instructions with words; giving profound instruction in the meaning; instructing in practice condensed to key points; and giving the pointing-out instruction in this manner of placing something directly in the palm of one's hand.
...from The Light of Wisdom, Vol. 1, pg. 34. (RY)
"Just like a huge rope lying soaked in a lake can slowly be pulled up once you get a hold of one end, the enlightenment of all the buddhas is placed in the palm of the hand of the practitioner when receiving pointing-out instruction from a qualified master and can then slowly be "pulled-in" through diligent training." (TUR)
...from The Light of Wisdom, Vol. 1, pg. 224, note 79. (RY)