The one Hundred and eighth of 108 Gates Of Dharma Illumination

[Shokai]

108) The one Hundred and eighth Gate; The wisdom that leads us from one state to another state

The wisdom that leads us from one state to another state is a gate of Dharma illumination; for [with it], having water sprinkled on the head, we accomplish total wisdom. (Nishijima/Cross)

Following and reaching the ground of wisdom are a gate of realizing dharma; it sprinkles wisdom water on the head and achieves all wisdom. (Tanahashi)

Gate Gatha:

May we, together with all buddhas;
Aspire to ultimate wisdom
That we may know the Dharma of all the buddhas.

Reflection Prompts:

What is the true Dharma?

Capping Verse:

A stroke of lightning—
The Flower
In the Buddha’s hand

gassho, Shokai
stlah

[Tokan]

Hi all

I've only participated for a smattering of these gates, but I have thoroughly enjoyed it, so thank you Shokai for leading it once again.

What is the True Dharma? - May we hold this question for ever on the cusp of knowing, so that wisdom, insight, and awareness guide our every step.

Deep bows and Gassho, Tokan

satlah

[Shōnin Risa Bear]

[Nine bows]

gassho
ds sat

[Anchi]

Lovely !!

Thank you, Shokai, for taking on this important teaching.

Your wisdom and teachings are so valuable. I really love so many of Your words of wisdom.

Thank you for your splendid illumination of this precious teaching.

My sincere gratitude,

With Nine Bows,

安知

[aprapti]

thank you, Shokai for your guidance and wisdom these 108 days..


aprapti


sat

[Tairin]

Thank you Shokai for leading us through these 108 Gates.

What is the true Dharma?

Truly this.


Tairin
Sat today and lah

[Naiko]

Many thanks, Shokai.

Naiko
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[RobKen]

Gassho

Robert
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[Shokai]

What is the True Dharma? - May we hold this question for ever on the cusp of knowing, so that wisdom, insight, and awareness guide our every step.

A koan to fit all occasions

gassho, Shokai
stlah