The mind itself is buddha
"The Mind Itself is Buddha" is a chapter on Shobogenzo.
Does Dogen mean mind and body are one and not two? Body dies and mind/spirit are not reincarnated into a new body? If so, what about Karma? Where is the cause effect relationship transmitted to? If nothing is permanent, where Karma fit in? There is nothing for Karma to be transmitted to. Confusing. I am just a dummy. Thoughts anyone?
Gassho, John
The mind itself is buddha
I am pretty ignorant, but is the point of this chapter "the mind itself is Buddha" is that everything is one undivided enchilada and mind cannot be separated from anything else? He brings this up on this chapter just to correct people who feel that mind/spirit go on when body dies? Just want to make sure I am understanding this chapter.
Gassho, John
The mind itself is buddha
Quote:
Originally Posted by
alan.r
When sitting next to a river, do you pull your hair out trying to figure out what it means?
Gassho
Just seek dharma from the river. No hair to pull out (in my case). :-)
Deep bows, John