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| − | “[[Jobutsu]]” means the [[realization]] of [[buddhahood]], or to become [[Buddha]]. | + | “[[Jobutsu]]” means the [[realization]] of [[buddhahood]], or to become [[Buddha]]. |
| − | "Jobutsu"means "to become a [[Buddha]]" in [[Japanese]]. | + | [[Enlightenment]] is not an other-worldly [[truth]] that is [[attained]] via a [[mystical]] [[experience]]. Instead, [[enlightenment]] involves an outstanding [[awareness]] of that which is already around us and {{Wiki|present}} in the [[world]]. |
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| + | "[[Jobutsu]]"means "to become a [[Buddha]]" in [[Japanese]]. | ||
From the document "The Body-Mind [[experience]] in [[Japanese Buddhism]]" by David Edward Shaner: | From the document "The Body-Mind [[experience]] in [[Japanese Buddhism]]" by David Edward Shaner: | ||
| − | [[Sokushin jobutsu]] is this very + [[body]]+ attain + [[buddha]] englightenment. Literally "this very [[body]] [[attaining]] [[buddha]]". It was stated that [[Kukai]] believed [[esoteric]] practice enabled one to be [[enlightened]] here and now. For [[Kukai]] this is a natural consequence of the {{Wiki|theory}} of [[original enlightenment]]. If a [[practitioner]] is able to cultivate the proper [[actions]] in accord with the [[three mysteries]] and join in communion with the [[Nyorai]], then he has [[attained]] [[enlightenment]] in this very [[body]] - [[ | + | [[Sokushin jobutsu]] is this very + [[body]]+ attain + [[buddha]] englightenment. |
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| + | Literally "this very [[body]] [[attaining]] [[buddha]]". | ||
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| + | It was stated that [[Kukai]] believed [[esoteric]] practice enabled one to be [[enlightened]] here and now. | ||
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| + | For [[Kukai]] this is a natural consequence of the {{Wiki|theory}} of [[original enlightenment]]. | ||
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| + | If a [[practitioner]] is able to cultivate the proper [[actions]] in accord with the [[three mysteries]] and join in communion with the [[Nyorai]], then he has [[attained]] [[enlightenment]] in this very [[body]] - [[Sokushin jobutsu]]. | ||
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| + | The crucial point is that [[enlightenment]] is not some other-worldly [[truth]] to be grasped via a [[mystical]] [[experience]]. | ||
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| + | Rather, it involves a keen [[awareness]] of that which is already {{Wiki|present}}. | ||
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https://www.quora.com/What-does-Jobutsu-mean | https://www.quora.com/What-does-Jobutsu-mean | ||
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Revision as of 20:41, 14 November 2015
“Jobutsu” means the realization of buddhahood, or to become Buddha.
Enlightenment is not an other-worldly truth that is attained via a mystical experience. Instead, enlightenment involves an outstanding awareness of that which is already around us and present in the world.
"Jobutsu"means "to become a Buddha" in Japanese.
From the document "The Body-Mind experience in Japanese Buddhism" by David Edward Shaner:
Sokushin jobutsu is this very + body+ attain + buddha englightenment.
Literally "this very body attaining buddha".
It was stated that Kukai believed esoteric practice enabled one to be enlightened here and now.
For Kukai this is a natural consequence of the theory of original enlightenment.
If a practitioner is able to cultivate the proper actions in accord with the three mysteries and join in communion with the Nyorai, then he has attained enlightenment in this very body - Sokushin jobutsu.
The crucial point is that enlightenment is not some other-worldly truth to be grasped via a mystical experience.
Rather, it involves a keen awareness of that which is already present.
Source
https://www.quora.com/What-does-Jobutsu-mean [[Category:]]
