One True Word Is Deeper Than Countless Empty Words
There is a saying that ten thousand hollow phrases cannot match one phrase of subtle principle, and that countless fish eyes cannot match one bright pearl.
Speaking a great deal and knowing a great deal do not necessarily become true wisdom. One word that comes from awakening, one sincere word that comes from the depths of the mind, has greater strength than many explanations.
A practitioner should examine the source of words more than their quantity. Light and hollow words make sound for a moment, but true words remain for a long time and illuminate the mind.
Today, rather than trying to say many things, may it be a day of cherishing one sincere word that illuminates the mind.
Speaking much and knowing much do not necessarily become true wisdom. One word from awakening, one sincere word from the depths of the mind, has greater strength than many explanations. A practitioner should examine the source of words more than their quantity. Light and hollow words sound for a moment, but true words remain and illuminate the mind.
