The Ninety-fourth Gate
The four elements of sociability are a gate of Dharma illumination; for [with them] we accept all living beings and, after we have attained [the truth of] bodhi, we bestow the Dharma upon all living beings.
The four elements of sociability :
The four are (per Ch. 45, Vol III, Shobogenzo):
Buddhism puts great value on our actual conduct.
For this reason, our conduct in relating to each other is a very important part of Buddhist life.
In chapter 45, Vol III of Shobogenzo Master Dōgen preaches that these four ways of behaving
are the essence of Buddhist life. He explains the real meaning of Buddhism in terms of social relations.
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The four elements of sociability are a gate of Dharma illumination; for [with them] we accept all living beings and, after we have attained [the truth of] bodhi, we bestow the Dharma upon all living beings.
The four elements of sociability :
The four are (per Ch. 45, Vol III, Shobogenzo):
- is free giving
- is kind speech
- is helpful conduct
- is cooperation
Buddhism puts great value on our actual conduct.
For this reason, our conduct in relating to each other is a very important part of Buddhist life.
In chapter 45, Vol III of Shobogenzo Master Dōgen preaches that these four ways of behaving
are the essence of Buddhist life. He explains the real meaning of Buddhism in terms of social relations.
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gassho, Shokai
stlah
, Shokai
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