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Shoyoroku Case 2: Bodhidharma’s Vast Emptiness

Shoyoroku Case 2: Bodhidharma’s Vast Emptiness
Shoyoroku Case 2: Bodhidharma’s Vast Emptiness

The Core

Daruma left Emperor Bu. This is a famous Koan. This is a famous Koan. People usually say that Daruma taught "Kakunen Musho." In this dictionary, we define this story as a practical lesson. Truth is found after we leave the busy world and throw away our desires for rewards.

Q&A

Q: What is "Kakunen Musho"?
A: Usually, it means a mind with no clouds, like the autumn sky. In this state, there are no special things or common things. However, to get this mind, we must leave the busy world first.

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References

加藤咄堂 ([1941年頃]) / 『修養大講座 第9巻』 / 平凡社 [Link]
萬松行秀(評唱)・天童正覺(頌古) (1223年) / 『萬松老人評唱天童覺和尚頌古從容庵録』 [Link]

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