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Diamond Sutra – There is no Buddha who teach anything

09/24/2013
09/24/2013

Further to the earlier part of the Sutra “Buddha beyond form and appearance” and “There is no Buddha who attained enlightenment“, this chapter further describes that real Buddha cannot be recognized by its specific 32 characteristics in appearance, and that Buddha has not taught anything.

While some Buddhist scriptures describe Buddha to have 32 characteristics in appearance, it is also a well known scenario that whenever something genuine desired thing (like luxury goods) is known to the world, counterfeit appears as wolf covers in sheep’s clothes.  Therefore, when we see a Buddha/Bodhisattva comes with matching characteristics of what the scripture describes, be extra cautous: it could be a genuine perception, or it could be a demon appearing to test you! (refer to Chinese classic fiction – Journey to the West for some example of tests).  The Buddha foresaw this and therefore warned us ahead of time not to fall prey to these unreal imagination and counterfeit.

With 40+ years of teaching on earth, the Buddha has left with us many teachings perceived in sounds, words and languages.  While sound, words and languages are convenient ways that help us improve and proceed towards truth, ultimate teachings is beyond words and no word, and is beyond the describable “something” that was transmitted between the physical Buddha and his students. Therefore, from the absolute point of view, it is wrong to say that the Buddha had taught us anything, which imply a definable Buddha taught us some limited knowledge!

Real Buddha is beyond form, and no-form;

Real truth is beyond words, and no-word.

* * *

如法受持分第十三

ACCEPTING AND UPHOLDING THE DHARMA OF “THUSNESS”, THIRTEEN

尔时,须菩提白佛言:世尊!当何名此经?我等云何奉持?
Subhuti then asked the Buddha: World Honoured One, what name should be given to this sutra and how should we receive and hold it (in mind)?”

佛告须菩提:是经名为《金刚般若波罗蜜》,以是名字,汝当奉持。
The Buddha said:This sutra should be called ‘The Diamond prajna-paramita’ under which name you should receive and hold it.

所以者何?须菩提!
佛说般若波罗蜜,则非般若波罗蜜。是名般若波罗蜜。
“Why? Because, Subhuti,
the Prajna- paramita as expounded by the Buddha, is not Prajna- paramita but is (merely) so called.

须菩提!于意云何?如来有所说法不?
“Subhuti, what do you think Does the Tathagata expound the Dharma?”

须菩提白佛言:世尊!如来无所说。
Subhuti said: “World Honoured One, the Tathagata does not expound anything.”

* * *

须菩提!于意云何?可以三十二相见如来不?
“Subhuti, what do you think? Can the Tathagata be perceived by means of His thirty-two physical characteristics ( laksanas )?”

不也,世尊!不可以三十二相得见如来。
“’No, World Honoured One. The Tathagata cannot be perceived by them.

何以故?如来说:三十二相,即是非相,是名三十二相。
“Why? Because the Tathagata says they are not real but are (merely) called the thirty-two physical characteristics.”

3 Comments/in Buddhist, Chinese Philosophy, Online Class /by Derek
  • Diamond Sutra – All Buddhas and their Supreme-Enlightenment-Dharma originate from this Sutra

Diamond Sutra – All Buddhas and their Supreme-Enlightenment-Dharma originate from this Sutra

08/27/2013
08/27/2013

“All Buddhas and their teachings originate from this Sutra” said the Buddha.  The Sutra here, refers to not the printed Sutra, nor the spoken or written words, nor the teachings therein, but to the historical and on-going source of all the above.  The Sutra here, refers to the realization that Mahakasyapa had when Buddha raised the Lotus Flower (see earlier post: Direct Transmission of the Mind).  This is the same realization of all Buddhas and therefore is the source of all their teachings.

There is unlimited, indescribable blessings to hear, accept, and share the wisdom of this Sutra, as it is the original wisdom of all Buddhist teachings.  It points us to the reality beyond (yet inclusive of ) forms which leads to liberation.

Which offering do you think is more precious?  A describable amount of something, or an indescribable wisdom which brings one to the source which includes everything?  Therefore, the Buddha said blessings of sharing this Sutra far surpass that of any worldly offerings.

* * *

依法出生分第八

THEY ARISE FROM DHARMA, EIGHT

须菩提!于意云何?若人满三千大千世界七宝以用布施,是人所得福德,宁为多不?
“Subhuti, what do you think? If someone filled the Universe with the seven treasures and gave them all as alms, would his merit be great?”

须菩提言:甚多,世尊!
Subhuti replied: “Very great, World Honoured One.

何以故?
“Why?

是福德即非福德性,是故如来说福德多。
“Because this merit is not the nature of merit, the Tathagata says it is great.”

若复有人,于此经中受持,乃至四句偈等,为他人说,其福胜彼。
“Subhuti, if on the other hand, someone received and kept even a four line stanza of this sutra and expounded it to others, his merit would surpass that (of the giver of treasures).”

何以故?
“Why?”

须菩提!一切诸佛,及诸佛阿耨多罗三藐三菩提法,皆从此经出。
须菩提!所谓佛、法者,即非佛、法。
“ (Because), Subhuti, all Buddhas and their Supreme-Enlightenment-Dharma originate from this sutra.”
“Subhuti, the so-called Buddhas and Dharmas are not real Buddhas and Dharmas.”

3 Comments/in Buddhist, Chinese Philosophy, Online Class /by Derek
  • Diamond Sutra – Buddha beyond form and appearance

Diamond Sutra – Buddha beyond form and appearance

07/23/2013
07/23/2013

Can the Buddha be seen?  Can enlightened beings been recognized by certain appearance or form?

Although there are certain descriptions of how Buddha or Bodhisattva may look, ultimately the reality and awareness of the Buddha, like the nature of the Tao depicted in Daodejing, are beyond form and descriptions.  Therefore, real Buddha is beyond form and appearance.

* * *

如理实见分第五

GENUINE DISCERNMENT OF THE PRINCIPLE OF SUCHNESS, FIVE

须菩提!于意云何?可以身相见如来不?
“Subhuti, what do you think? Can the Tathagata be seen by means of His bodily form?”

不也,世尊!不可以身相得见如来。
“No, World Honoured One, the Tathgate cannot be seen by means of His bodily form.

何以故?
“Why?

如来所说身相,即非身相。
“Because when the Tathagata speaks of bodily form, it is not (real) form.”

佛告须菩提:凡所有相,皆是虚妄。若见诸相非相,则见如来。
The Buddha said to Subhuti: “Everything with form is unreal; if all forms are seen as unreal, the Tathagata will be perceived.”

3 Comments/in Buddhist, Chinese Philosophy, Daoism, Online Class /by Derek

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