Koge (向下) means not staying in the state of absolute equality (Kojo). It means returning to the actual world of relative distinction, which is the everyday world where individual differences, good and evil exist. In this world, a person freely uses the wisdom of enlightenment for daily life. It also means this practical way of being and acting itself.
Its antonym is Kojo (向上). Kojo is the world of absolute equality (the state of enlightenment) itself. It goes beyond all differences and distinction by language. It also means the ultimate standpoint or action in Zen. In this state, after reaching enlightenment, a person goes beyond even existing sacred authorities like Buddhas and patriarchs. The person tries to break all attachments and concepts.
Q: Why does Zen need strict Zazen and practice, even though people say "daily life is important"?
A: Because only a person who completed practice completely can use ordinary daily life as "the show of enlightenment." A person must go through the process of breaking all attachments through strict practice (Kojo - 向上). Without this process, just spending daily life lazily is not Zen. It is only "laziness" or "confusion."
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