The Thirty-fourth of 108 Gates Of Dharma Illumination

[Shokai]

The Thirty-fourth Gate: Inhibition of self-conceit.

Inhibition of self-conceit is a gate of Dharma illumination; for [with it] wisdom is fulfilled.(Nishijima/Cross)
Being patient* is a gate of realizing Dharma; it fulfills wisdom. (Tanahashi)

Gate Gatha:
May we, together with all buddhas;
Refrain from the practice of self-conceit,
That we may know true wisdom.

Reflection Prompts:
1. Can you explain the connection between Inhibition of self-conceit and patience?
* Tanahashi (Treasury of the True Dharma Eye) pg 809, middle of second paragraph
2. Given that they are related, how does that fulfill wisdom.
3. Can this be resoled by a change to the Gatha?

Capping Verse:
Wisdom shines brightest
When the clouds
Of self disappear

gassho, Shokai
stlah