Recorded on Monday, October 23, 2023. 
 
 Case 41 from the Gateless Barrier, Bodhidharma and Peace of Mind
 
 The case:
Bodhidharma faced the wall.
The Second Ancestor stood in the snow, cut off his arm, and said, “Your disciple’s mind has no peace as yet. I beg you, Master, please put it to rest.”
Bodhidharma said, “Bring me your mind, and I will put it to rest.”
The Second Ancestor said, “I have searched for my mind, but I cannot find it.”
Bodhidharma said, “I have completely put it to rest for you.”


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