釋門歸敬儀 1.47

1.47

Furthermore, one should think: although what is seen is physical matter, understanding that physical matter is produced from mind and that outside the mind there are no dust-objects is called the ultimate contemplation. That speech arises from mind and truly exists only as consciousness is called the conventional contemplation. Gradually increasing in clarity, thought after thought without interruption, once time and effort have accumulated, perfuming and habituation will increase even more. With the path of contemplation cultivated and clear, not confused by conditioned conventionalities, one is named a practitioner cultivating the path at the stage of aspiration and joy. The Way is cultivated by humans, and humans can cultivate the Way, therefore a practitioner is called a 'man of the Way'. Now if one hears admonitions and harbors resentment, one will surely face the true record. That which is called 'daily decrease' becomes self-evident here; how could one not take warning?