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息耕錄開筵普說

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Basic Meaning: Introductory Lectures to the Record of Sokkō

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  • Sokkōroku kaien fusetsu. One fascicle; also known as the Kaien fusetsu 開筵普說 (HZS 2: 365–450). A collection of lectures by Hakuin Ekaku 白隱慧鶴 (1686–1769), as recorded, compiled and published by his disciples. The work was first recorded by Tōko 東胡 (d.u.), and revised by Genyaku 原譯 (d.u.). It was first published in 1743 by Genshoku 玄軾 (d.u.), and included a preface by Zenso Tenkei 禪祚天敬 (d.u.), and an unsigned epilogue entitled Sokkō roku hyōshō jōgo 息耕錄評唱剩語 (Superfluous Words of Criticism and Praise of the Record of Sokko), which is attributed to Hakuin. The work comprises material contained in several general talks, which Hakuin gave to his students in the spring of 1740, as an introduction to a series of sermons 提唱 on the Xutang lu 虛堂錄 by the Chinese Chan master Xutang Zhiyu 虛堂智愚 (1185–1269). Hakuin states that Sokkō 息耕 was Xutangʼs literary name 號; thus he refers to the Xutang lu as Sokkō roku 息耕錄. However, aside from Hakuinʼs work no other mention of this alias is found elsewhere. The Sokkōroku kaien fusetsu is considered one of Hakuinʼs most important works. It criticizes severely the mokushō 默照 (silent illumination) practice of the Sōtō school 曹洞宗, as well as the nenbutsu 念佛 (recitation of the name of Amitâbha Buddha) practiced by the Pure Land school 淨土宗. While criticizing these rival sects, Hakuin stresses the importance of genuine realization 眞正見性, and urges his students to cut off the root of life and death and to return to the true teaching of the Zen School. [Erez Joskovich; source(s): ZGDJT]
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    Zengaku daijiten (Komazawa U.) 0773c

    Zen Dust (Sasaki) 404

    Bussho kaisetsu daijiten (Ono) ⑦81c*/⑦81d

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    Entry created: 2019-03-09