When you are sad, just be sad;

When you are happy, just be happy.

Each is just the mind at work in a given moment. Things come and go, like the rising moon and the setting sun. By piercing this matter, one knows a peace and happiness beyond sadness or happiness …

Great Master Ma was sick.

The temple superintendent asked him: Teacher, how is your
venerable health these days.

The Great Master said: Sun face buddha; moon face buddha.


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