What good are
doctrines? The ultimate Truth is beyond words. Doctrines are words. They're not
the Way. The Way is wordless. Words are illusions. . . . Don't cling to
appearances, and you'll break through all barriers. . . . - Bodhidharma
If you see your
nature, you don't need to read sutras or invoke Buddhas. Erudition and
knowledge are not only useless but also cloud your awareness. Doctrines are
only for pointing to the mind. Once you see your mind, why pay attention to
doctrines? - Bodhidharma
Source: The Zen Teaching of Bodhidharma
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