Translation into English of Zhongfeng Mingben's "Illusory Abode Instructions" (). From the introduction: The "Illusory Abode" is both Mingben's dwelling, the name he used for anywhere he was living, as well as Mingben's name for his own person: After ten days of being ill, there was someone who came to call on the Master. The Master said, "As for the Abode of Illusory Abiding-- the roof leaks, the sides have holes, the fence is caving in, and the walls are collapsing. I cannot live here long!" He spoke and smiled as usual. (Heller, 2014, p.57) This text is his instruction on the matter of Zen, whatever that might be.
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