The one Hundred and fouth of 108 Gates Of Dharma Illumination

[Shokai]

104) The One Hundred and Fourth Gate; Attainment of the state of unrestricted speech

Attainment of the state of unrestricted speech is a gate of Dharma illumination; for [with it] we cause all living beings to rejoice. (Nishijima/Cross)

Attaining unhindered understanding is a gate of realizing dharma; it causes all sentient beings to rejoice. (Tanahashi) — See Gate 101

Gate Gatha:

May we, together with all buddhas;
Attain the state of unrestricted speech
That we may cause all living beings to rejoice.

Reflection Prompt:

Having attained the state of unrestricted speech, what is it that causes all living beings to rejoice?

Capping Verse:

The right words spoken
Or withheld
May free all beings

gassho,Shokai
stlah

[aprapti]

The right words spoken
Or withheld
May free all beings




aprapti


sat

[Shokai]

[Tairin]

Thank you Shokai

I think Aprati has it right.

Knowing when to speak and knowing when to not speak. Sometimes silence is enough.


Tairin
Sat today and lah