觀形不如觀色，人會整形
觀色不如觀氣，人會化妝
觀氣不如觀神，氣幻無常
觀神不如觀心，神出于心
孔子云，觀人要多方面觀，持續的觀。所謂：路遙知馬力，日久見人心。
這裡的心，為思想心之內之自心，最高者為離我執分別之不二真心。
4 levels of Observation
1. Observing appearance, is less effective than observing color, as form can be changed by surgery;
2. Observing color, is less effective than observing energy, as color could be masked by make up;
3. Observing energy, is less effective than observing mind, as energy changes with situations;
4. Observing mind, is less effective than observing heart, as mind rises from the heart.
Confucius said, to effectively observation a person, observe him/her in different situations, for an extended period of time. As Chinese proverb says, a long road will test a horse’s endurance, sufficient space and time will reveals one’s heart.
Heart here refers to the inner intention underneath the thinking mind, at its core, is the Reality beyond ego and duality.
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