Zen Koan: Bodhidharma's Vast Emptiness

in philosophy •  7 years ago 

The Emperor asked of Bodhidharma,
“What is the ultimate meaning of the holy truth of Buddhism?”
Bodhidharma replied, “Vast emptiness. No holiness.”
The Emperor asked, “Who stands here before me?”
Bodhidharma replied, “I don’t know.”

Note: Who is the one reading? What is the ultimate meaning? Of Christianity? Humanity? Steem?

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      ·  6 years ago 

    in surety im blind

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