"Those who practice concentration (dhyana)
For tens of eons
May abide in the taste of concentration,
But will not be known as adepts at concentration.
Yet those who do not conceive—whether inwardly or outwardly—
Of any phenomena at all
Have unsurpassed concentration,
And are called adepts at concentration."
-The Question of Ksemankara, tr. Dharmacakra Translation Committee
One of the points I have made time and time and time and time and time and time again is that Zen's entire rhetoric is not very subversive at all, but rather is grounded thoroughly in the rhetoric and ideas of the Mahayana sutras.
Lots of people on this subreddit think that Zen's rhetoric about dhyana is unique in how it de-emphasizes standard concentration practice. This quote shows that it's not. What a surprise; Zen aligns with the Mahayana sutras once again.
If you're here to pose and be angry, go away. If you're here to discuss this without resorting to character attacks or role-playing enlightenment, welcome.
Submitted January 10, 2020 at 07:58AM by Temicco https://ift.tt/37QBAQN
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