| The Teaching
not founded upon words and letters; by pointing directly to one’s Mind it lets one see its own True Nature and thus attain Buddhahood." Bodhidharma
Original Zen - the History The Way of Sudden Awakening has its roots in ancient China 1500 years ago where Mahayana Buddhism mingled with non-dual Taoism such as is found in the Tao Te Ching. What slowly emerged from this marriage is sometimes termed Original Zen or the early Ch’an Buddhist School of Immediate Enlightenment. This Way enabled ordinary people to suddenly Awaken to the True Nature of mind or the Buddha-nature without elaborate methodologies, protracted practices, asceticism, rituals or gurus. Although history has lost the accounts of many of the thousands who were Enlightened by this direct approach, some records from the dawn of the Way of Sudden Awakening survived to this day. Such records as those of Bodhidharma, Seng Ts’an (Hsin Hsin Ming), Hui-neng, Ma-tsu, Huai-hai, Huang-po, Lin-chi as well as partial fragments of the teachings of dozens of others, all attest to the simplicity and efficacy of the Way of Sudden Awakening. Sometimes called by names such as Original Zen, the Inner Light School of Ch’an, Ekayana (the One Vehicle), the Buddha Eye School, the Way of Clear Seeing or the Gate of Immediate Enlightenment, the Way of Sudden Awakening has appeared and re-appeared throughout history helping human beings actualize their full potential in the most direct manner possible Re-appearing in Japan in the 17th Century
with the teaching of Bankei, the Way of Sudden Awakening
slowly spread its liberating message westward until reaching America.
Since this Way utilizes only a person’s inborn Awareness, natural
insight and mindfulness, and innate wisdom, it is not limited or confined
to any culture or time period - hence it is as alive today as it was
in its beginnings. Original Teaching - Here and Now This Way of Sudden Awakening is a genuine possibility honestly offered for the Enlightenment of all beings. Helga Schleiter Smith
Delve into the depth of Unfettered Mind and experience life as it really is! Are you looking for a teaching that tells you right from the beginning:
Through Dharma talks and dialogues you can directly discover for yourself Complete Enlightenment, Full Awakening. The Way of Sudden Awakening will show you that you have within the Source of all compassion (love) and wisdom. The Way of Sudden Awakening is an understanding of the freedom that is available here and now. Enjoy the unlearning of ignorance and limiting definitions and discover your innate wisdom. The Way of Sudden Awakening is a direct pointing to Mind or Awareness as It is without any conflict with everyday life, worldly activities, common sense and science. The Way of Sudden Awakening is ideally suited for those who are:
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