If you forthwith abandon all, and turn to the Way, then you are free from hindrance and trouble, and the mind and body are at lasting peace.
直ちに萬事を放下して道に向ふとき、さはりなく、所作なくて、心身ながくしづかなり。
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Quoted in Kōji Nakano, 「閑」のある生き方 (2003) p. 217: 直きに万事を放下して道に向ふとき、障りなく、所作なくて、心身永くく閑かなり。 | Only when you abandon everything without hesitation and turn to the Way will your mind and body, unhindered and unagitated, enjoy lasting peace. (tr. Keene)