【禅の心①】世界中の偉人たちはなぜ禅に魅せられるのか？

Summary

The video script explores the concept of Zen, a mental control method appreciated by historical elites, and its global popularity, especially in the USA and Europe. It delves into the origins of Zen from Indian Buddhism, Bodai Daruma's emphasis on Zen meditation as a path to enlightenment, and the philosophical teachings that define it. The script also discusses the modern relevance of Zen, referencing Yuval Noah Harari's '21 Lessons' and Steve Jobs' influence, highlighting the practice's significance in fostering mindfulness and self-realization.

Takeaways

• 🧘 Zen is a mental control method appreciated by elites in turbulent times and has gained popularity in the USA and Europe.
• 🌏 The Japanese often associate Zen with their culture, but many do not fully understand its meaning, highlighting the need for deeper knowledge sharing internationally.
• 📚 The speaker, Atsuhiko Nakata, connects the concept of Zen with his previous research and videos, particularly referencing 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' and its author Yuval Noah Harari.
• 🕊️ Harari, a Jewish historian, discusses in his book '21 Lessons' the idea that humans have been creating fictions like religions and ideologies, which are currently stagnant.
• 💭 '21 Lessons' suggests that meditation, specifically Vipassana meditation, is a method for finding fulfillment and controlling one's mind, differing from materialistic pursuits like wealth accumulation.
• 🔍 Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, was influenced by Zen thought, particularly after reading 'Zen in the Art of Archery', which contributed to the popularity of mindfulness in the modern era.
• 🎯 Zen originates from Buddhism, which began in India and emphasizes the concept of 'nothingness', in contrast to monotheistic religions that focus on a singular deity and good deeds.
• 🤔 Bodai Daruma, the founder of Zen, emphasized meditation and self-reflection as the path to enlightenment, leading to the state of 'dhyana-samadhi', where the mind becomes stable.
• 📜 Bodai Daruma left four key teachings, known as 'Fu Ryu Mon Ji', 'Ziki Shi Nin Shin', 'Kyou Ge Betsu Den', and 'Ken Shou Jou Butsu', all highlighting the importance of personal experience over written teachings.
• 🤑 The story of Emperor Wu and Bodai Daruma illustrates the concept of 'Mu Kudoku', where accumulating good deeds for salvation is seen as futile in the pursuit of true enlightenment.
• 📖 The script suggests that to understand Zen, one must delve into its teachings and history, as well as consider the perspectives of various Zen Buddhist schools like Rinzai and Soutou.

Q & A

What is the main topic discussed in the video script?

The main topic discussed in the video script is the concept of Zen, its origins, its appreciation in the USA and Europe, and its connection to modern figures like Steve Jobs.

Why is Zen appreciated in the USA and Europe according to the script?

Zen is appreciated in the USA and Europe because it offers a method of mental control and mindfulness that has been popularized by figures like Steve Jobs, and it is seen as a modern and cool practice by many people, including the elite.

What is the relationship between Zen and Buddhism according to the speaker?

According to the speaker, Zen is a part of Buddhism that emphasizes meditation and self-reflection as a means to achieve enlightenment. It originated with Bodai Daruma, who emphasized Zen as an important part of Buddhist teachings.

What is the significance of the term 'dhyana-samadhi' in the context of Zen?

The term 'dhyana-samadhi' refers to a state of mind achieved through Zen meditation where the mind becomes stable. It is the condition of enlightenment that Bodai Daruma is said to have reached.

What are the 'Four Terms' of Zen mentioned in the script, and what do they signify?

The 'Four Terms' of Zen are 'Fu Ryu Mon Ji' (ideas or thoughts can't be explained by words), 'Ziki Shi Nin Shin' (touch your heart directly), 'Kyou Ge Betsu Den' (thoughts can't be taught by scripture), and 'Ken Shou Jou Butsu' (look at your true character and become like Buddha). They signify the importance of personal experience and self-reflection in understanding Zen.

What is the story of Bodai Daruma and Emperor Wu, and what does it illustrate?

The story of Bodai Daruma and Emperor Wu illustrates the concept of 'Mu Kudoku', where Emperor Wu believes he has accumulated good deeds by building temples, but Daruma tells him it amounts to 'Nothing', emphasizing that true enlightenment cannot be achieved through material actions or accumulation of deeds.

What is the difference between Rinzai and Soutou Zen Buddhism?

Rinzai Zen Buddhism focuses on talking and interaction ('Kanna Zen'), while Soutou Zen Buddhism emphasizes silent reflection ('Moku Syou Zen').

How does the speaker describe the difficulty in explaining Zen?

The speaker describes the difficulty in explaining Zen by stating that it is a sensibility that is hard to put into words, and that it often defies clear expression or teaching through traditional means like scriptures.

What is the connection between Steve Jobs and Zen mentioned in the script?

Steve Jobs was influenced by the book 'Zen in the Art of Archery' and was inclined towards the thought of Zen. His interest in Eastern thought, including the practice of mindfulness, contributed to the popularity of Zen in the modern context.

What is the book '21 Lessons' by Yuval Noah Harari, and how does it relate to Zen?

'21 Lessons' by Yuval Noah Harari is a book that discusses current ideologies and suggests lessons for various aspects of life, including culture, religion, education, and technology. The 21st lesson, which the speaker finds interesting, is about meditation, specifically 'Vipassana meditation', which is a form of self-control and mindfulness akin to Zen.

Outlines

00:00

🧘 Introduction to Zen and its Global Appeal

The speaker, Atsuhiko Nakata, introduces the topic of Zen, a mental control method historically favored by elites. He discusses the global appreciation for Zen, particularly in the USA and Europe, and the disconnect between its international recognition and the understanding of it by the Japanese. Nakata references his previous video on 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' by Yuval Noah Harari, who explores the concept of humans creating fictions like religions and ideologies. Harari's new book, '21 Lessons', suggests Vipassana meditation as a means to find fulfillment, prompting Nakata to delve into the relationship between Zen and meditation.

05:03

🤔 The Intersection of Zen, Buddhism, and Modern Thought

This paragraph delves into the origins of Buddhism and the evolution of Zen as a distinct school of thought within it. The speaker highlights the unique 'Non' philosophy of Buddhism, contrasting it with monotheistic religions. Bodai Daruma is introduced as a pivotal figure who brought Zen to China, emphasizing meditation as a path to enlightenment. The concept of 'dhyana-samadhi' is explained as a state of mental stability achieved through Zen meditation. Nakata also discusses the influence of Steve Jobs on popularizing mindfulness, which is closely related to Zen meditation, and the importance for Japanese to understand and discuss Zen in an international context.

10:05

🎭 The Paradox of Zen: Silence and Self-Realization

The speaker explains the core principles of Zen as taught by Bodai Daruma, including 'Fu Ryu Mon Ji', which suggests that true understanding of Zen cannot be conveyed through words. The paragraph explores the idea that enlightenment is a personal experience that requires self-reflection and meditation. Daruma's legendary 9-year meditation, leading to the creation of the daruma ornament, is recounted to illustrate the depth of Zen practice. The speaker attempts to simplify these complex concepts, emphasizing the difficulty of explaining Zen in words due to its experiential nature.

15:06

🏛 The Emperor Wu's Encounter with Bodai Daruma

This paragraph narrates the legendary conversation between Emperor Wu and Bodai Daruma, highlighting the misunderstanding between the accumulation of good deeds and the attainment of enlightenment. Emperor Wu's belief in earning salvation through temple construction is met with Daruma's response of 'Nothing', illustrating the Zen concept of 'Mu Kudoku', or non-accumulation of merit. The story serves to emphasize the Zen teaching that true understanding and enlightenment come from within and cannot be achieved through external actions or material contributions.

20:07

📚 Exploring Zen Buddhism Teachings and their Impact

The final paragraph discusses the various teachings of Zen Buddhism, particularly the Rinzai and Soto schools. Rinzai focuses on dialogue and interaction ('Kanna Zen'), while Soto emphasizes silent reflection ('Moku Syou Zen'). The speaker mentions the influence of these teachings in Japan, referencing 'Kamakura New Buddhism 6' and the concept of Goku Raku Zyou Do as a land of paradise. The paragraph concludes with an invitation to further explore and understand the teachings of Zen Buddhism.

Keywords

💡Zen

Zen is a school of Buddhism that emphasizes meditation and experiential wisdom. In the video, it is discussed as a mental control method approved by historical elites and is appreciated in the USA and Europe. The term 'Zen' is often associated with Japan, yet many Japanese people do not understand its meaning. The video explores the relevance of Zen in modern times and its connection to mindfulness, as popularized by figures like Steve Jobs.

💡Vipassana meditation

Vipassana meditation is a technique for self-observation and mindfulness, mentioned in the context of Yuval Noah Harari's book '21 Lessons'. It is derived from Buddhist practice and involves seeing things as they truly are. The video suggests that despite Harari's view of religion as fiction, he values the practice of meditation as a means to find fulfillment, differing from the traditional Buddhist context.

💡Mindfulness

Mindfulness, as discussed in the video, is a state of being present and aware, akin to meditation. It became popular in the USA, especially among the elite, due to Steve Jobs' influence. The video connects mindfulness to the broader theme of Zen and its modern interpretation, suggesting it as a method for mental clarity and control.

💡Bodai Daruma

Bodai Daruma, also known as Bodhidharma, is a legendary figure in Zen Buddhism, who is said to have meditated for nine years facing a wall. In the video, his story is used to illustrate the dedication and discipline required in Zen practice, leading to enlightenment. His teachings form the foundation of Zen principles.

💡Dhyana-samadhi

Dhyana-samadhi refers to a state of deep meditative absorption where the mind becomes stable. The video mentions this term to describe the enlightenment experience of Bodai Daruma, achieved through Zen meditation, highlighting the importance of mental stability in reaching a higher state of consciousness.

💡Fu Ryu Mon Ji

Fu Ryu Mon Ji is one of the four principles left by Bodai Daruma, meaning that Zen teachings cannot be conveyed through words. The video explains this concept by emphasizing the experiential nature of Zen, suggesting that true understanding comes from personal practice rather than verbal explanation.

💡Jiki Shi Nin Shin

Jiki Shi Nin Shin translates to touching one's heart directly with a finger, symbolizing the direct experience of one's true nature. The video uses this term to illustrate the personal and introspective journey that Zen practitioners undertake to attain enlightenment.

💡Kyou Ge Betsu Den

Kyou Ge Betsu Den, similar to Fu Ryu Mon Ji, emphasizes that true understanding of Zen cannot be taught through scriptures or teachings. The video discusses this concept to highlight the importance of self-discovery and personal experience in Zen practice.

💡Ken Shou Jou Butsu

Ken Shou Jou Butsu means to see one's true nature and become like Buddha. The video explains this term as part of Bodai Daruma's teachings, suggesting that by looking inward and understanding oneself, one can achieve a state of enlightenment.

💡Mu Kudoku

Mu Kudoku is a story from the video that illustrates the principle of non-attachment to deeds and the futility of seeking salvation through material actions. It involves Emperor Wu and Bodai Daruma, where Daruma responds with 'nothing' to the emperor's questions about the merit of his temple-building, emphasizing the immaterial nature of true enlightenment.

💡Rinzai and Soutou

Rinzai and Soutou are two schools of Zen Buddhism mentioned in the video. Rinzai focuses on dialogue and interaction ('Kanna Zen'), while Soutou emphasizes silent meditation and reflection ('Moku Syou Zen'). The video uses these terms to differentiate the approaches to Zen practice, showing the diversity within the tradition.

Highlights

Zen is a mental control method appreciated by elites in turbulent times.

Zen has gained appreciation in the USA and Europe.

Japanese often don't understand the meaning of Zen despite its association with Japan.

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind discusses human evolution and prosperity from a macro perspective.

Yuval Noah Harari's new book '21 Lessons' focuses on the present and provides aphorisms for various aspects of life.

Harari views religions and ideologies as human-made fictions that have allowed humans to connect.

The 21st lesson of '21 Lessons' suggests meditation as a means to find fulfillment.

Steve Jobs was influenced by Zen thought and mindfulness.

Zen's popularity in the USA and Europe is partly due to figures like Steve Jobs.

Buddhism originated in India with the teachings of Gautama Siddartha.

Buddhism is unique in its focus on 'nothing' as a means to escape suffering.

Bodai Daruma emphasized Zen as an important part of Buddhism and practiced meditation for 9 years.

Zen teachings include 'Fu Ryu Mon Ji', 'Ziki Shi Nin Shin', 'Kyou Ge Betsu Den', and 'Ken Shou Jou Butsu'.

The story of Emperor Wu and Bodai Daruma illustrates the concept of 'Mu Kudoku', or 'nothing'.

Rinzai and Soutou are two different Zen Buddhist teachings with distinct approaches to practice.

Zen's teachings can be frustrating for those seeking practical methods or scriptures.

Transcripts

Today, I discuss the mental control method

that was always approved by the elites

who lived in a turbulent time. It is called "Zen".

Why is Zen has gotten appreciated In the USA and Europe?

As a Japanese, how can we speak with people about international topics

without any knowledge about it.

This is the topic of the day.

Hi, I'm Atsuhiko Nakata. Well, without further ado, let's get started!

Extreme Philosophy, Zen!

What is it?

I suppose everyone knows the word "Zen", but

It is very difficult to acknowledge what it is,

and I guess it is very hard to deal with or understand it.

Personally, I've thought 'the word, "Zen" is well-known but...

it's kind of ambiguous.'

Many foreign people may associate

Zen with Japan.

However, in many cases, the Japanese don't understand the meaning of Zen at all.

(He jokes that "zen" sounds like "zenzen", which means, "not at all"

Anyway, it is very difficult to explain it.

But, I desired to try this theme today

because the concept of Zen is relevant to

the previous research and videos that I have posted.

I posted the video about Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

right? I did on the video, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind.

It was evaluated well in the comment box, as well.

I asked in the video, "You gave up reading it in the first volume, didn't you?"

Many people replied "exactly!" in the comment box.

Actually, many people gave up reading in the first volume.

However, it is very interesting as long as we can understand in the entire story.

This book explains how Homo Sapiens evolved, and are prospering

from the macro view point. It is very thrilling book to read.

Please check my video if you haven't watched it yet.

Do you know the newest book from this author?

It was released recently.

It's called "21 Lessons".

The author, Yuval Noah Harari is a Jewish Historian.

Everyone assumes he must be a Jewish follower.

He is Jewish, and he has a lot of knowledge about Judaism, but

He expresses that he does not believe in Judaism.

What I wanna say is, after reading Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

It is very clear.

Humans have been making fictions,

such as religions and the current ideologies.

It is a special ability, and this ability allowed humans to connect to each other.

Currently, the modern religions and ideologies like capitalism and liberalism are stagnant.

The author expands on these discussions.

Therefore, he sees the bird's-eye view of the religions.

He has a different position from the other faithful Jews,

and he is also a historian.

He has written his conflicts in Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind.

His new book is called "21 Lessons",

His previous Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind is

the story from the ancient to the modern. But this time, his focus on "Now".

consists of 21 lessons...aphorism.

There is an aphorism for each part, such as culture or religion.

For education or for technology, the author suggests they should be like this.

This book suggests 21 lessons in several parts.

When I saw the 21st lesson, I was so surprised.

I am going to tell you the 21st lesson, even if you do not know the 1st lesson...

It is most like the conclusion in the 21 lessons.

The author claimed that humans have been making fictions throughout evolution. Religion is fiction.

Principle and Capitalism are also fictions. In addition, earning money,

if someone earns a lot of money,

people believe after becoming rich, they can be happy. But it is not true.

So, what is the truth?

In order to find fulfillment, what is effective?

the 21st lesson is very interesting.

It says "Meditation".

This "Meiso" is different from the meisou (stray). It is Meiso which means controlling own minds.

I thought, Meditation, huh...

And the meditation in this book is called

"Vipassana meditation".

You don't know it, do you? Don't know why, but it sounds so reluctant, doesn't it?

It seems it derives from Buddhist term.

It is the way, see it as it is.

Although the author, Harari addresses religion as fiction,

he takes the Buddhist term, "meditation" heavily.

I wonder why.

I guess if there is a bit of difference between meditation and Buddhism.

This is the point.

When I reached the point, Steve Jobs came to my mind.

Steve Jobs was definitely a genius person

for the modern and IT.

Apple's founder, Steve Jobs,

admired the thought of Zen.

He was impressed from the book called "Zen in the Art of Archery".

Since then, Jobs was inclined toward thought of Zen. When I posted the video about the history of Jobs,

He was interested in oriental thought from he was a student.

The turtle neck that he wore reflected the thought

such as wearing only one outfit, not changing often, or not taking a shower often etc...

I discussed that those habits were coming from oriental thought.

Jobs was eager to follow oriental thought.

Above this experience, "mindfulness"

was very popular due to Steve Jobs.

Mindfulness is a similar way to meditation or spiritual unification.

This thought is very modernized, and many people thought it is very cool.

Especially, elite people in the USA

followed Jobs's mindfulness, and it became a movement.

So, in the United States,

or including Jewish people and Europeans,

why is Zen useful and utilized?

Without knowing it, can Japanese talk to foreigners about international topics?

This is the point! People tend to say they wanna be more world-wide,

more international, wanna share the opinions with many races.

Therefore, many people study English.

If you are going to be asked about Zen,

your reaction would be "what???", they would be disappointed a lot.

Why are people around the world concerned with Zen in this age?

And, we need to know and learn

the historical topics that happened in Japan.

Anyway, this is very fun for me.

Okay, the reference book for today is the same one with the video about the history of Buddhism,

"Japanese Buddhism History", this is very interesting.

Whenever I talk about Buddhism, I always come back to this book.

This is very very interesting.

Above all, I am planning to focus only on Zen this time,

I also use this book as a reference.

called "Arasuzi to irasuto de wakaru zen.

The cover is not really flashy, but

it is very easy to understand. Thank you very much.

Okay, so what is the difference between Zen and Buddhism?

Wait? What? Where is Zen coming from and what is it???

Don't worry, You will completely understand everything.

Please listen to this class.

First of all, Buddhism started in India between the sixth and fifth century, B.C.

Buddha, Gautama Siddartha, who was the prince of a nation

considered the way to escape from suffering, and

he trained over and over.

He ultimately achieved his goal and attained "enlightenment",

where there is zero suffering.

Many Pupils spread the news of Buddha's enlightenment

and it became the origin of Buddhism.

Please remember, Buddhism has a very unique feature

which is the thought of "Non".

meaning, the thought of nothing.

The author Harari also said, Buddhism is very interesting religion

because its thought is nothing.

It is completely opposite from Christianity.

Under monotheism, such as Christianity or Islam, there is one God

who presides over truth, and people are trying follow his will

in order to get admitted by God.

Which means, there is a value placed on good deeds, and people strive to earn points for their good deeds.

please imagine some plus points.

However, in contrast, in Buddhist thought humans start with suffering

and aim to decrease suffering, thus losing a negative

to reaching the good or positive.

The spirits of plus, and the spirits of minus are completely opposed each other,

and Mr. Harari mentioned it on Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind.

I thought it is very interesting idea and reminds me that Buddhism is a bit special.

Buddhism says "Nothing" over and over.

On Heart Sutra,

Shiki Soku Ze Kuu, Kuu Soku Ze Shiki (the famous phrase in Heart Sutra)

It doesn't make sense "color is sky" "sky is color".

which means nothing exists, but there is nothing. "Kuu" means nothing, and

'Shiki" is a thing that we can see, smell or touch

like a "nothing is this" or "This is nothing", which is really tough to understand

But, please just remember "nothing" is the important point.

There is "nothing".

After many many years have passed.

Bodai Daruma emphasized Zen

as a school.

Daruma is coming here!

Of course, you definitely know daruma, don't you?

Everyone knows Daruma as the famous ornament.

There is a daruma at your grandma's house, isn't there?

Also, when a politician is elected, he/she usually draws an eye on daruma

in order to celebrate, I guess... I am not sure the reasons though...

Anyway, daruma has been sold for a long time as an ornament that brings happiness.

Honestly, daruma is not just an ornament,

Daruma in fact existed.

There was a historical Bodai Daruma.

He was an Indian,

and he came to China from India.

Around that time period, Buddhism had already spread from India to China.

However, after Bodai Daruma came to China,

he tried to feature Zen.

As a founder of Zen, Bodai Daruma focused on

Zen only, not the rest of Buddhist thoughts,

just a part of Buddhism. He emphasized Zen was an important

part of the lessons of Buddhism.

Do you know why the daruma ornament is so round?

Why it is so roly-poly?

As long as he existed in fact, the doll shape has to be okay with legs and arms...

But, the feature of the daruma has no legs and arms,

Bodai Daruma tried one Japanese proverb, called

"Men Heki Ku Nen" which means sit and meditate 9 years facing the wall.

Bodai Daruma had been meditating for 9 years.

Can you understand? It's so impossible. This is one of his legendary episodes, but

9 years he had been meditating,

as a result,

His arms and legs were gone. This story is his folklore.

They were gone because of non movement...

We never knew about this episode, and put the daruma on the porch as an ornament.

Bodai Daruma who underwent this extreme experience,

attained the same condition mentioned in

Buddha's lecture, enlightenment.

How did he achieve this condition? He experienced a lot of training, he considered many things,

but after all,

in the very end,

He kept calm, pondering to himself,

and asked questions like, "What am I?"

He wondered, "Why am I suffering?" all the time,

and he reached the condition of enlightenment. The condition is called "dhyana-samadhi"

which means the mind will become stable from Zen.

Stabilize one's mind by sitting zen meditation (in a cross-legged position).

If this "dhyana-samadhi" allowed Bodai Daruma to reach the goal,

He definitely considered it is a very important method.

He wondered how he attained enlightenment. Was it meditation?

Maybe wondering to myself?

He realized meditation and wondering to himself are most important

in order to attain enlightenment.

This lesson is very very difficult to explain,

but I make it in a short word in English.

This is it!

Nothing is here. Just look at yourself.

In my opinion, this is Zen.

There is nothing, nothing.

Please talk to yourself.

I feel this is it, in my mind.

But, it is very tough to explain in words.

because it is just sensibility.

Bodai Daruma left 4 terms, which are like ironclad rules

"Fu Ryu Mon Ji"

"Ziki Shi Nin Shin", "Kyou Ge Betsu Den" and "Ken Shou Jou Butsu"

OMG, I'm so panicked!!

No idea what they are..

Please calm down, I will explain one by one.

"Fu Ryu Mon Ji" is

The ideas or thoughts can't be explained by words.

It suggests that people experience what it is by themselves.

which is literally no words.

It's so tough to tell or even write. There is no perfect expression.

Don't you think so? For instance, when you explain what is water,

it can be explained by a phrase, such as liquid,

something that makes something wet, or

which is able to dry up etc.

But, you can't tell the taste until you actually try and experience.

This is it.

Therefore, no excuse

just drink some water!

To attain enlightenment, start looking at yourself

don't ask what it is, just try.

I see, I see...

Next, "Jiki Shi Nin Shin" which means

Touch (listen to) your heart

human's heart by a finger directly

human's heart by a finger directly.

which means touch your heart

can't explain well with words,

again, it means touch your heart

It says, touch your heart, by your finger, directly.

yes, yes, yes, I see, I see.

Understand to touch my heart by my finger directly.

and the next is "Kyou Ge Betsu Den"

it is very similar to "Fu Ryu Mon Ji",

and it also says that thoughts couldn't be taught by a scripture

or books.

"kyou ge" means outside of instructions, not in the scripture.

Yes, we have to find it by ourselves.

Can't teach it, it is outside the instructions.

It reiterates there is no way to explain with words, no way to teach it.

These 3 terms always say the same things.The last one, "Ken Shou Jou Butsu"

which means look at your true character.

and you will become like Buddha.

Therefore, look at yourself

And you will become

God. These 4 terms explain it.

They are very similar between "Fu Ryu Mon Ji"and "Kyou Ge Betsu Den"

They both mean "I can't say it".

I can't explain it, how to do it,

what it is, or even why to do it, I can't explain it, but

touch your heart

Then, you are God.

It's very great. I can't say that

Touch your heart

you are God. These 4 terms tell it.

They are very impressive

4 terms.

So, it is ummm very...

people who are realistic (practical),

these teachings are very disappointing.

Those people said just give them the way, or give them some books or

scriptures, they read a lot!

Please let us listen over and over.

For people who required the ways to reach enlightenment,

this answer is very disappointing.

What? The reason why it sounds very difficult is

this is not a game like accumulating good deeds,

and getting close to God.

It is very hard to understand, and frustrated people think, "What is it?"

One term that I wanna explain is called "Mu Ku Doku"

Emperor Wu, who was the emperor in China heard the rumor about

Bodai Daruma. Everyone said he was awesome, and

he attained enlightenment,

by using Zen.

Then, the Emperor Wu said, "Tell Bodai Daruma to come to see me".

Emperor Wu was the person in authority, of course, so

he wanted to know the essence of Zen.

Emperor Wu was a powerful man, however he also learned about Buddhism.

Probably I guess he was not satisfied enough...

That's why he learned a lot, and built a lot of temples.

When Bodai Daruma came to see the Emperor Wu, he asked Bodai Daruma,

"Did you see my kingdom?"

"On the way here, you definitely saw my kingdom."

Daruma answered "It is a great and huge kingdom."

"Yes, it is very huge, you can see this kingdom from here."

"I built a lot of temples, here, there and over there."

"I built all of the gorgeous temples."

"Do you think I would be saved by Buddha?" the Emperor Wu asked.

"How much good works have I accumulated?"

"Ku Doku" means the idea to accumulate good deeds,

which is adding plus points in order to go to heaven.

The Emperor Wu asked Bodai Daruma, "How many points do I have? Teach me!"

"I kept building a lot of temples'"

Bodai Daruma answered "Nothing." The Emperor Wu said "What??"

Look! My temple, my temple and my temple!

"How many points?" "Nothing!" "What???"

Zero points? Why? This conversation is a perfect example of "Mu Kudoku."

"Hey, what do you mean?" The conversation starts from here.

The Emperor Wu asked, "Those temples that I built were not noble?"

"So, what is noble?"

When the Emperor Wu asked, "What is noble?", and again

"Nothing." Bodai Daruma answered.

There is nothing.

There is nothing noble.

Bodai Daruma said that.

"What do you mean there is nothing noble?"

"Who are you?" the Emperor Wu asked.

Bodai Daruma said

"I don't know" and he left.

He said "Fu Shiki" which means "I don't know" in Chinese, and he left.

Bodai Daruma wanted to tell him it doesn't matter what the Emperor had done.

Well, the Emperor didn't understand anything.

You want be saved, don't you?

But your idea is accumulating points from building temples or

gathering something great or

gaining the way to be saved by using your authority...

You can never find the way.

This is what Bodai Daruma told the Emperor Wu.

This is one of the legends of what Bodai Daruma told to Emperor Wu.

His legends became known as 5 Chinese Zen Buddhism,

and it consists of 5 different Zen Buddhist teachings, such as Rinzai, Soutou, etc

I state 2 out of 5 Zen Buddhist teachings.

What is the difference between Rinzai and Soutou?

Let me explain first. For RInzai, it focuses on talking.

which is also called "Kanna Zen", which is see, talk and Zen.

On the other hand, Soutou is called "Moku Syou Zen" which is silent, reflect and Zen.

what I mean is silent, Soutou is silent.

Rinzai is talking.. Do you know what do you mean?

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