The Core
The Buddha said, "We should build a temple here." Then, Taishakuten put a piece of grass in the ground. This is a Koan. Usually, this story shows a special world of freedom. In this dictionary, we define it as a practical lesson. It means we should make the Pure Land (a peaceful paradise) right here and right now.
Q&A
- Q: How can we make the Pure Land (a peaceful paradise) right here?
- A: People usually think that we go to a peaceful world after we die. However, Zen says we should make it in this world now. We can do this if we leave the busy world and follow the rules of Zen. Then, this world becomes the Pure Land (a peaceful paradise).
