Zen this thing

Author: Wuxian
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: What is Zen? It is the implied understanding between the Buddha's and Kasyapa's, the arduous meditation of Bodhidharma's, the clarity of Huineng's wall poetry, the natural continuation of the flame from one flower's blossoming to five leaves, the debate between the movement of the banner, the wind, and the heart, and the enigmatic koans in the Zen master's mouth. What is Zen? Some ponder in silence at night, some speak lightly, some read Zen classics after changing clothes, and some talk about the Buddha while indulging in meat and wine. You say it is a flower, I say it is dog shit, and he says it is empty and boundless from east to west. What is Zen, after all? For thousands of years, Buddhist disciples have studied the truth of Zen, while the common people speculate and explore its mysteries. The burning of Buddha by Danxia, the beheading of a cat by Nanquan, the scolding of the by Deshan. Between the claps and shouts, hearts sink and float. In the vast Zen world, there is one Zen heart. In fact, no matter how much ink is used, it is difficult to express even a fraction of it. In fact, without attaching to a single word, one naturally sees the original mind and achieves complete enlightenment. What is Zen? It cannot be said, and it is not to be said. Suddenly turning back, it is clear and distinct, all before the eyes. As a branch of Buddhist studies, Zen has a relatively complete system of inheritance and development. The records, koans, poems, and notes of Zen masters throughout the generations all contain its great wisdom. People have also created many Zen stories based on their own insights. All of these allow one to experience the Zen heart of the vast Zen world, and this is precisely where this book begins. In fact, no matter how much ink is used, it is difficult to express even a fraction of it. In fact, without attaching to a single word, one naturally sees the original mind and achieves complete enlightenment.