Prajna Paramita

[Anshu Bryson]

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Gassho
Byōkan
sat today

Yes!

Gassho, Jishin, ST

Maybe...?



Gassho,
Anshu

-sat today-

[Heisoku]

Prajna Paramita

Hello all,
I have been reading Sawaki's wonderful commentary on the Song of Awakening, and in chapter 29 (p124) he mentions an ascetic Ninniku, who through diamond concentration had rid himself of the four aspects: the ego, body, ordinary consciousness and time. These causes of suffering appear to summarise the Heart Sutra's description of the 5 conditions, no ignorance no end to ignorance, no old age and death.
I have not heard of these as the 'four aspects' before, but the reference to diamond concentration as the means of realisation of this going beyond the human viewpoint and ordinary consciousness is quite familiar. Sawaki then states that a result of overcoming these four aspects is a well- being like we feel when our shoulders are supple and relaxed. This is something I think refers to our posture in the diamond seat. Head straight, spine upright, our balance in the mudra and then we can relax through our shoulders. Prajnaparamita.

Just a few ramblings after a really enjoyable day reading, sitting and sitting some more in a rare time of quiet and peace around here!
Gassho
Heisoku
Sat today


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