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六祖壇經

By Huineng
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An account traces a practitioner's sudden awakening after encountering the Diamond Sutra, the secret transmission of Dharma and robe from a senior master, subsequent flight and later public teaching. Interwoven sermons stress innate Buddha-nature, the primacy of direct, nonconceptual insight over ritual forms, and the nondual character of mind and phenomena, while urging practitioners to see their true nature as the path to liberation. The text contrasts sudden and gradual methods, critiques reliance on merit-making and external rites, offers verse exchanges that exemplify insight, and supplies ethical and contemplative guidance for realizing wisdom in ordinary life.

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Huineng

Huineng, also known as the Sixth Patriarch of Zen Buddhism, was a pivotal figure in the development of Chan (Zen) Buddhism in China during the 7th century. His teachings emphasized direct experience and the inherent Buddha-nature within all beings, challenging established doctrines of his time. The "Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch" (六祖壇經) is his most notable work, encapsulating his teachings and the essence of Zen practice. Huineng's influence extends beyond religious circles, impacting Chinese philosophy and culture, and he is revered as a symbol of enlightenment and wisdom.

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