Hui-Neng Quotes - The Buddha Within | Zen Meditations from The Platform Sutra of the 6th Patriarch

Welcome to this carefully curated selection of quotes encapsulating the concept that the Buddha is within, as expounded by Hui-Neng, the Sixth Patriarch of Chan Buddhism, also known as Zen Buddhism. This video, "Huineng Quotes - The Buddha is Within | Zen Meditations from The Platform Sutra of the 6th Patriarch", presents the essential teachings of Huineng extracted from the Platform Sutra, guiding the listener to recognize the Buddha that exists within your own mind.
Born in 638 AD, in what is now Guangdong, China, Huineng, a humble woodcutter, grew to become a significant figure in Buddhism, more specifically in the Zen or Chan tradition. His teachings, encapsulated in the Platform Sutra, have been pivotal in shaping the understanding and practice of Zen. A "patriarch" is a spiritual leader in Buddhism who inherits the Dharma (teachings) from his predecessor and passes them on to the next patriarch. These patriarchs were handed down the teachings of Dharma starting with Siddhartha Gautama, who most people know as the Buddha today - this is the man who is depicted in statues as the Buddha, even though the Buddha himself taught that the Buddha is not a sentient being, but is within the mind. The Five Patriarchs preceding Huineng were Bodhidharma, Huike, Sengcan, Daoxin, and Hongren, each playing a crucial role in the evolution of Zen teachings.
The Platform Sutra, a seminal text in Zen Buddhism, is considered the recorded teachings of Huineng. In this sutra, Huineng emphasizes that the true Buddha is not external but resides within our own mind and nature. The key to enlightenment, he taught, is self-realization - recognizing the inherent Buddha-nature within us, rather than seeking it externally.
This video features carefully curated quotes from the Platform Sutra that exemplify Huineng's teachings. The words presented herein guide you towards an understanding that the Buddha is within you and not to be sought externally. The quotes challenge the notions of seeking external salvation and urge self-enlightenment through self-understanding and introspection.
Enjoy these Zen meditations and take a deep dive into the profound wisdom of Huineng. May the Buddha within you be awakened, and may you find the true path to enlightenment.
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[@Gesus90]

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[@echoes-of-wisdom]

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[@ranzarsingh]

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[@Helena-ie1ev]

Sadguru says Buda meaning :
Bu = mind
Da = beyond

[@echoes-of-wisdom]

Interesting, I didn’t know that! Makes sense considering Buddha is described as being beyond conception.