Mushotoku Mind by Taisen Deshimaru

Author:Taisen Deshimaru [DESHIMARU, MASTER TAISEN]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781935387381
Publisher: Hohm Press
Published: 2012-09-04T04:00:00+00:00

Mu gen kai. Nai shi mu i shiki kai. Mu mumyo yaku mu mumyo jin.

Nai shi mu roshi yaku mu roshi jin. Mu ku shu metsu do.

Mu gen kai: the domain of the senses does not exist. I have already spoken about juni sho, the twelve domains of the senses (ayavana in Sanskrit). These twelve gateways to consciousness open onto the cognitive faculties that grasp existential phenomena. There are six cognitive faculties and six corresponding categories of objects. These make up the twelve sensory domains and form the basis of knowledge. According to this system of Buddhist philosophy, consciousness does not exist as an isolated entity. It is always the result of two supporting elements: the sense organs and their corresponding objects.

In Buddhism, following the Way means becoming free of one’s illusions, having a solid confidence in oneself and a profound faith in the quest for Truth. By keeping a lucid consciousness and a devoted mind, whatever the obstacles encountered, we can always remain free. Even if we meet with fame or profit on our path, we should not be influenced by them. Through this teaching, we can obtain the true happiness of dharma, the true actualization of Zen, true compassion and profound wisdom, hannya haramita. In this way we can help others, by becoming truly ourselves, thanks to a harmonious balance with the universe.

Consciousness gives rise to the question of how we should think. Consciousness is the major determining factor of action, behavior, and attitudes. It is manifested in facial expression, and not only determines the appearance, but even the physiological structure of the face.

What is permanent in our life? Nothing. Everything is mujo. It is dangerous to be too attached to our ego, our body, our mind; to our own intelligence or that of someone else. Here and now, we should travel beyond the high mountain of impermanence.

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