One thing, all things: move among and intermingle, without distinction. To live in this realization is to be without anxiety about non-perfection. To live in this faith is the road to non-duality, because the non-dual is one with the trusting mind.
Interpretation
The quote suggests that recognizing the interconnectedness of all things leads to a state of peace and acceptance.
Sengcan conveys that understanding the unity among all aspects of existence can alleviate the anxiety brought on by the pursuit of perfection. This acceptance leads to a non-dual perspective where one can trust in the nature of reality, fostering a tranquil mind that embraces both the imperfections of life and the interconnectedness of all beings.
In practice
In a meditation class focusing on mindfulness, this quote could help participants understand the importance of accepting imperfection.
To live in the Great Way is neither easy nor difficult, but those with limited views are fearful and irresolute: the faster they hurry, the slower they go, and clinging cannot be limited: even to be attached to the idea of enlightenment is to go astray. Just let things be in their own way and there will be neither coming nor going. Obey the nature of things (your own nature), and you will walk freely and undisturbed.
Return to the root and you will find the meaning.
When mind exists undisturbed in the Way, nothing in the world can offend, and when a thing can no longer offend it ceases to exist in the old way. When no discriminating thoughts arise, the old mind ceases to exist.
When thought is in bondage the truth is hidden, for everything is murky and unclear, and the burdensome practice of judging brings annoyance and weariness. What benefit can be derived from distinctions and separations?
The Great Way is not difficult for those who have no preferences.
Step aside from all thinking, and there is nowhere you can't go.
Neither fear your death's day nor long for it.
To make the child in your own image is a capital crime, for your image is not worth repeating. The child knows this and you know it. Consequently you hate each other.
The foolish man conceives the idea of 'self.' The wise man sees there is no ground on which to build the idea of 'self;' thus, he has a right conception of the world and well concludes that all compounds amassed by sorrow will be dissolved again, but the truth will remain.
Since Auschwitz we know what man is capable of. And since Hiroshima we know what is at stake.
A nation without means of reform is without means of survival.
The whole world is not worth one soul.
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