diamond sutra¶

mind seal¶

maintain a mind that is clear lucid and in command
the self and the object are empty
when the six senses perceive the six sense objects bring forth intrinsic awareness
Whenever we see an outer form (e.g., an object or a circumstance), reflect inward to examine the mind:
has our mind been carried away by the form we have seen?
When we hear a sound, has our awareness been led astray by the sound we have heard?
If this mind is no longer present, neither is the Way.
Do not give rise to greed and do not crave sense objects; neither grasp nor reject them.
Perceive sense objects without giving rise to craving;
realize the truth without conceptualizing it.
When no conceptualization arises with respect to the truth, therein lies the highest blessing.
perceive sense objects without giving rise to craving" means
the moment our senses meet their corresponding objects, let no greed nor craving or anger arise in the mind;
neither grasp nor reject the sense objects.
Just by realizing this understanding, we are in accord with the supreme Way.