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also not aiming to become a buddha · nesnažit se stát buddhou CZ

Summary

Do not aim to become a buddha, Master Dogen writes in Fukan zazengi: after all, how could that concern sitting or standing? For Dogen, Mike says, not to make an effort to become buddha is to be upright.

Part of zazen without intention aim

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Main theme

Do not aim to become a buddha.
1Fukan-zazengi Shobogenzo

Developed

So for Dogen, not to make an effort to become Buddha is to be upright
2Opposites and Being Upright July 2009 — Brno

Mention

Do not try to become a Buddha. After all, how could that concern sitting or standing?
3Zazen: how to do it