Be One

Chan is One and not two. This statement seems been around for centuries
and it seems that everyone understood the “not two” means that duality
is the product of our mind, such as good or bad, proper or improper,
right or wrong, etc.

What I like to share with you is the concept of “One”. This “One” has
two meanings. On one hand it means the singular life force and wisdom
of the universe. It also means at the same time, “whole” as well as
“entirety”. In Chinese we say, “Chan is One. One is ALL. All is One.”

Therefore, “One” means the fundamental driving force of the universe as
well as everything that is manifested by it, with and without shape,
visible as well as invisible.

It is the objective of Chan, not only to be in sync with the life force
and wisdom of the universe, but also accept and be connected with the
cause and effect, of every phenomenon or object, being manifested, no
matter how much our mind dislikes.

Therefore, if someone is sick, or crazy, or dumb, or impolite, or
offensive, or ruthless, it is up to Chan practitioners to embrace to see
through to the cause and harmonize them into the world. Why? Because
we have the ability.

Be One, is not just being with the enlightened or the super power. Be
One, is be one with the Entire universe, no matter how ugly or
unbearable they are. And be One is be One 24/7 at every moment.

Then the universe can truly be “one and whole and complete” both
physically and spiritually.

Let us begin by being One with the one closest to you. 🙂