Instructions On How to Do Pure Meditation.
Hubert Nearman, Master P.t.n.h. Jiyu-Kennett, Daizui Macphillamy
Routledge eBooks October 24, 2018 DOI: 10.4324/9781315619927-7 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Pure meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Argues that pure meditation allows direct realization of the mind's Foundation and dwelling in Buddha Nature, termed "displaying our Original Face." The text attributes the names "Mind" and "Body" to the Third Ancestor and Nagarjuna respectively, and advises practitioners to leave behind arts, crafts, medicine, fortune-telling, and social or intellectual distractions. |
Abstract
Pure meditation opens us so that we may directly realize the Foundation of our minds and dwell content within our own Buddha Nature. This is called ‘displaying our Original Face’. It is also called ‘revealing the landscape of our Original Nature’. The Great Master who was our Third Ancestor called It ‘Mind’, meaning ‘Original Nature’. The Venerable Nagarjuna, as an expedient, called It ‘Body’, meaning ‘True Self’. The former points to the aspect of Buddha Nature, whilst the latter expresses the embodiment of the Buddhas. The radiance of the True Self arises from the ancient past and is dazzling in Its brilliance today. It effects the transmutations of Nagarjuna and perfects the samadhi of Buddhas. The active pursuit of arts and crafts, medicine, and fortune-telling should all be left far behind. How much more so, singing and dancing, as well as seeking friendships, arguing, playing pranks, or engaging in debates and discussions.