Chapter Three : Practice 18

The Founding Master said,
“Do you know the fundamental cause for your mind being either distracted or peaceful when you are practicing one-pointedness of mind? It is whether in action you are always doing the right thing, or not. The person who is doing the right thing may seem at first to face many complicated and difficult obstacles, but as he continues with his task, his body and mind will gradually become supple and peaceful, and as his road ahead opens widely, he will achieve one-pointedness. The person who is doing something wrong may seem at first to have an intriguing and easy time of it, but as he continues with his task, his body and mind will gradually become troubled and pained, and as his road ahead becomes blocked, one-pointedness becomes impossible. Therefore, if we are to practice in perfect one-pointedness, we must first eliminate wrong aspirations and bring an end to wrong actions.”

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