Meditation: Can You Find Yourself?

Andrew Tootell's OzZen Podcast

Bodhidarma sat facing the wall. The second patriarch [Shenguang, later called Huike], standing in the snow, cut off his arm and said, “Your disciple’s mind is not yet at peace. I beg you, Master, give it rest.” Bodhidharma said, “Bring your mind to me; I will put it to rest.” The patriarch said, “I have searched for the mind but have never been able to find it.” Bodhidharma said, “I have finished putting it to rest for you. From Case 41 of the Gateless Gate: Bodhidharma Puts the Mind to Rest. In this meditation we go in search of the Mind (or Self). What did you find?