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"Shugyo refers to training the whole being in the most profound manner by taking the wisdom of awakening itself as the basis of training."

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"If you can clear away grasping mind, you will be permeated with non obstruction."

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...if you have a problem with the buddhadharma and don't even consider the possibility that it might be your personal problem, you really aren't in that moment studying the buddhadharma.

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Problems With The Platform Sutra: Scholars

There is a strong consensus among Buddhist scholars that "The Platform Sutra" is not what it presents itself to be....

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At All Times, Do Not Give Rise To Deluded Thoughts (Not)

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Is Our Practice Sufficient? A Reflection On "A Deep Feeling of Inadequacy"

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Study Invitation: The Single-Practice Samadhi of the Platform Sutra

"The Platform Sutra is simple in words and rich in meaning, brilliant of principle and provides all. It is replete in the immeasurable teachings of the buddhas. Each and every dharma is replete in immeasurable wondrous meanings...."

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Secret Acts of Kindness and He Gets Us

Why not create a world of kindness together?

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Do People Today Still Need Satori Or Not?

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Which Is The True One?

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