Uchiyama Kosho (destra) e
Watanabe Koho, Antaiji 1970
Riceviamo da Daitsu Tom Wright, discepolo e traduttore di Uchiyama Kosho:
The following poem by Uchiyama Kosho Roshi is based on a passage in the Shobogenzo Genjo Koan that goes:
“To practice the [Buddha]Way is to practice Jiko—all inclusive self.”
Poem:
If you call, I shall respond
That is just me responding to myself.
I can hear all the news of the world
I am just hearing news of myself.
When you are in pain or suffering
I lend a hand.
That is just me lending a hand to myself.
I follow my teacher and practice (as I am taught)
That is just me following me and practicing.
Whatever I bring up, there is nothing apart from Jiko—all inclusive self.
Practicing a Self that is a wholly living Self
That is the samadhi of fully-functioning Self
That is practicing the Buddha Way.
(altro…)