To enter by reason means to realize the essence through instruction and to believe that all living things share the same true nature, which isn't apparent because it's shrouded by sensation and delusion.
Bodhidharma
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- The ignorant mind, with its infinite afflictions, passions, and evils, is rooted in the three poisons. Greed, anger, and delusion.
- And as long as you're subject to birth and death, you'll never attain enlightenment.
- Life and death are important. Don't suffer them in vain.
- Buddhas move freely through birth and death, appearing and disappearing at will.
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