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Letter to the High Old Cultivator,
Dharma Master Shou Yeh
To be Wayfully perused by the Noble Shou:
I, Tz'u, previously telephoned to say that I would come to New York for a personal meeting. Later, because of my Dharma duties connected with the opening of the Summer Vacation Lecture and Cultivation Session, I have been too busy and it has been difficult to pull myself away. My regret is extreme. I now use this unkempt gatha to extend my dumb sincerity. The gatha says:
Noble Shou1 prolongs the life of the world;
Shou's virtue is high,
(From) blood words a blood Sutra was carved from the blood
of his heart;
The light of this AVATAMSAKA illumines the present and past--
In the universe, the amounting brilliance, a Prajna bridge.
Living beings of different regions2 should celebrate
and rejoice,
And from this kin of the Buddha's sons, together should
joyfully learn.
It is hoped that he unfolds his cherished trust,
opening up the Dharma Realm.
In Ksetras3 like seas of fine dust he is totally
free and at ease.
This conveys my present greetings,
An Tz'u
May your dhyana be joyful.
1970, eighth month, fifth day.
Notes:
1.i.e. long life.
2.i.e. countries outside of China.
3.i.e. Buddhalands.
(Translated by Upasaka Ronald Epstein)
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