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[[Hau Tou]]; Intense [[concentration]] on a question-word which defies any answer and allows no answer at all. Literally, it refers to the source of [[word]] before it is uttered. It is a method used in [[Ch'an Sect]] to arouse the [[doubt]]. The [[practitioner]] [[meditates]] on questions as who is reciting the [[Buddha's]] [[name]]?. He does not rely on [[experience]] or {{Wiki|reasoning}}. Sometimes, it is also known as [[Kung-an]]. | [[Hau Tou]]; Intense [[concentration]] on a question-word which defies any answer and allows no answer at all. Literally, it refers to the source of [[word]] before it is uttered. It is a method used in [[Ch'an Sect]] to arouse the [[doubt]]. The [[practitioner]] [[meditates]] on questions as who is reciting the [[Buddha's]] [[name]]?. He does not rely on [[experience]] or {{Wiki|reasoning}}. Sometimes, it is also known as [[Kung-an]]. | ||
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[http://www.buddhistdoor.com/OldWeb/passissue/9710/sources/glossf-k.htm#precept5 www.buddhistdoor.com] | [http://www.buddhistdoor.com/OldWeb/passissue/9710/sources/glossf-k.htm#precept5 www.buddhistdoor.com] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:47, 26 December 2023
Hau Tou; Intense concentration on a question-word which defies any answer and allows no answer at all. Literally, it refers to the source of word before it is uttered. It is a method used in Ch'an Sect to arouse the doubt. The practitioner meditates on questions as who is reciting the Buddha's name?. He does not rely on experience or reasoning. Sometimes, it is also known as Kung-an.
