Wisdom of the Masters The Platform Sutra (on the Great Perfection of Wisdom) ~ Master Hui-neng
Mar 24, 2025
Master Hui-neng, a pivotal figure in Zen Buddhism and the Sixth Patriarch, shares insights from the Platform Sutra, emphasizing that enlightenment is accessible to all, regardless of education or background. He discusses the innate wisdom within every individual and the misconceptions that obscure this understanding. Key topics include the significance of recognizing one’s essence of mind, the importance of detachment from attachments, and the differing views of the enlightened and the ignorant on the journey to awakening.
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True Wisdom Beyond Talk
- Prajna means wisdom, reflected in acting wisely and freeing from foolish desire.
- Talking about emptiness without understanding keeps one ignorant despite claims of cultivation.
Formless Essence of Wisdom
- The heart of wisdom, Prajna, has no form or characteristics.
- True knowledge of Prajna comes from understanding this formless essence.
Paramita: Arrival at Liberation
- Paramita means arriving at the other shore, which signifies non-attachment and freedom from birth and death.
- Fixation on sense objects causes birth and death, while non-attachment leads to smooth liberation.
