Rev. Kokyo Henkel: Sources of Buddha-Nature Teachings in the Zen Tradition
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The Mahāparinirvāṇasūtra is one of the main scriptural sources for buddha-nature in China and Tibet. Set around the time of Buddha's passing or Mahāparinirvāṇa, the sūtra contains teachings on buddha-nature equating it with the dharmakāya—that is, the complete enlightenment of a buddha. It also asserts that all sentient beings possess this nature as the buddhadhātu, or buddha-element, which thus acts as a cause, seed, or potential for all beings to attain enlightenment. Furthermore, the sūtra includes some salient features related to this concept, such as the single vehicle and the notion that the dharmakāya is endowed with the four pāramitās of permanence, bliss, purity, and a self.
- Mahāyānaśraddhotpādaśāstra
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About the video
Featuring | Kokyo Henkel, Karma Phuntsho |
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Creator | Tsadra Foundation |
Director | Perman, M. |
Producer | Tsadra Foundation |
Event | Buddha-Nature in Early Chan and Japanese Zen by Rev. Kokyo Henkel: Conversations on Buddha-Nature (26 June 2021, California and Bhutan) |
Related Website | Buddha-Nature |
Creation Date | 26 June 2021 |
Citation | Henkel, Rev. Kokyo. "Sources of Buddha-Nature Teachings in the Zen Tradition." Conversations on Buddha-Nature with Lopen Dr. Karma Phuntsho. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department, June 26, 2021. Video, 20:56. https://youtu.be/vvdgwHudOrU. |