10 Sep Koan 293

Posted at 10:15h in I Am Time, Koan by

“What’s the difference between the heart and the mind?”

— Kanako Iiyama

 

Mu (nothing), as they are both illusions.

 

Each heart is essentially the same. Each mind is unique.

The heart connects us to others, while the mind often separates us from others.

The heart is fundamental to being alive. The mind distracts us from living, as we experience life in the context of our memories.

The heart symbolizes compassion; the mind, wisdom. Together, they can help us realize we are eternal beings; otherwise, we are illusions.