出世之道卽在涉世中 不必絶人以逃世 了心之功卽在盡心內 不必絶欲以灰心 (後 41)
The way of hermitage lies in the world. You don't necessarily have to leave to avoid meeting people. The power to cultivate your mind lies in being true to the whole time. You don't have to make your heart like cold ashes. (Book2 41)
The mind is also tamed and enlightened by physical constraints, but the means should not be the ends. Avoiding the world is to reduce the hassle, but you can also reduce the hassle in the world. Choosing a method requires balance and speed control. Flexible mindset to find a suitable path is required first like tuning the way of string instrument.
Vegetable Root Discourse
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