Zengetsu, a Chinese master of the T'ang dynasty, wrote the following advice for his pupils:
*Living in the world yet not forming attachments to the dust of the world is the way of a true Zen student.
*When witnessing the good action of another encourage yourself to follow his example. Hearing of the mistaken action of another, advise yourself not to emulate it.
*Even though alone in a dark room, be as if you were facing a noble guest. Express your feelings, but become no more expressive than your true nature.
*Poverty is your treasure. Never exchange it for an easy life.*A person may appear a fool and yet not be one. He may only be guarding his wisdom carefully.
*Virtues are the fruit of self-discipline and do not drop from heaven of themselves as does rain or snow.
*Modesty is the foundation of all virtues. Let your neighbors discover you before you make yourself known to them.
*A noble heart never forces itself forward. Its words are as rare gems, seldom displayed and of great value.
*To a sincere student, every day is a fortunate day. Time passes but he never lags behind. Neither glory nor shame can move him.
*Censure yourself, never another. Do not discuss right and wrong.
*Some things, though right, were considered wrong for generations. Since the value of righteousness may be recognized after centuries, there is no need to crave immediate appreciation.
*Live with cause and leave results to the great law of the universe. Pass each day in peaceful contemplation.
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