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Bodhidharma's Contemplating Mind - Fruitful Stillness
Series Title:Mountain Light Video Library
Content:Documentary Film
Available From:Dharma Communications
Media Type:Videocassette
Release Date:1991 - 1995
Audience:Higher Education
Physical Description:VHS videotape
Language:English
Subject:Philosophy and Religion
Subheading:Buddhism
Region:East Asia
Country:Japan



Abstract:

"Master Bodhidharma is considered to be the first ancestor of Zen. He is reputed to have brought the tradition from India to China. His teachings are always very straightforward, pointing directly to the nature of mind and reality. In this discourse, Abbot Loori looks at a dialogue between Bodhidharma and his disciple Huike, in which Bodhidharma clarifies the relationship between suffering and the workings of the dualistic mind of discrimination. The central source of all evil and pain are the three poisons--greed, anger, and ignorance. Bodhidharma instructs that in comprehending the mind amidst greed, anger and ignorance, we free that mind and reach a place of profound peace. But our search is not complete at that point. After reaching the summit, the valleys of the topsy-turvy world are unavoidable necessities that beckon to be practiced and realized" --www.dharma.net

 

Volume 13 of the Mountain Light Video Library, Bodhidharma's Contemplating Mind—Fruitful Stillness.






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