Does A Dragon Still Sing From Within

People Who Truly Follow The Way Would Do Well To Conceal The Fact That They Are Buddhists.

Do No Harmful Actions, Do Not Become Attached To The Cycle Of Death And Rebirth, Show Kindness, Respect The Old And Have Compassion For The Young, Do Not Have A Heart That Rejects Or A Heart That Covets And Have No Worry Or Sadness In Your Heart. This Is What Is Called Enlightenment. Do Not Seek It Elsewhere.

Be Moderate In Eating And Drinking. Mindful Of The Passing Of Time, Engage Yourself In Zazen As Though Saving Your Head From Fire.

To Escape From The World Means That One's Mind Is Not Concerned With The Opinions Of The World.

Cease From Practice Based On Intellectual Understanding, Pursuing Words, And Following After Speech.