Buddha is concealed within the sentient being…

2009 September 4
by admin

Buddha is concealed within the sentient being
If for one instant of thought we become impartial,
Then sentient beings are themselves Buddha.
In our mind itself a buddha exists,
Our own Buddha is the true Buddha.
If we do not have in ourselves the Buddha mind,
Then where are we to seek Buddha?

~ Huineng (courtesy of the Daily Zen website)

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