Abiding in Contentment

Few desires means few concerns. (p. 1084)

Based on "Detachment from the World" in The Flower Ornament Scripture: A Translation of the Avatamsaka Sutra by Thomas Cleary

The Insight of Practical Knowledge of Interdependent Origination

Leaders edify followers without tiring, in harmony with the situation.

All acts are like reflected images. (p. 1041)

Based on "Detachment from the World" in The Flower Ornament Scripture: A Translation of the Avatamsaka Sutra by Thomas Cleary

Enlightenment

Enlightenment reflects all mental patterns
And hence is called true awareness. (p. 1011)

Excerpted from "Manifestation of Buddha" in The Flower Ornament Scripture: A Translation of the Avatamsaka Sutra by Thomas Cleary

Fractal Simile

It is as though there is a great scripture
Equal in extent to a universe
Existing inside one atom,
And in all atoms as well. (p. 1005)

Excerpted from "Manifestation of Buddha" in The Flower Ornament Scripture: A Translation of the Avatamsaka Sutra by Thomas Cleary