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Yoka Daishi (Yongjia Xuanjue)

Tradition: Zen Buddhism (Chan) | Era: Tang Dynasty (7th-8th Century) | Lineage: Chan (Zen) - Heir to Huineng (6th Patriarch)
Episodes analyzed: 1 | Average depth: 5.0/10

Compiled Truth

Non-duality of Samsara and Nirvana; the immediate recognition that ignorance is inherently Buddha-nature, rendering the effort to seek truth or discard illusion a dualistic trap.

Key Teachings

1. Non-duality of Samsara and Nirvana; the immediate recognition that ignorance is inherently Buddha-nature, rendering the effort to seek truth or discard illusion a dualistic trap.

Key Concepts

  • Non-abiding -- Not clinging to either existence or emptiness, nor to the act of clinging itself.

  • Intrinsic Perfection -- The realization that the current state, including the illusory body and ignorance, is already the cosmic body and wisdom.

  • Effortless Action -- Walking, sitting, and speaking are all Zen when not driven by the goal of attainment.

    • Paradoxes

  • Ignorance is intrinsically Buddha-nature.

  • To seek reality is to miss it; when silent, it speaks.

  • Getting rid of illusion and seeking truth is discrimination.

  • Moving and unmoving are the same state.

    • Cross-References

  • Tradition: Zen Buddhism (Chan)

  • Related masters in same tradition: Bodhidharma, Niutou Farong, Shitou Xiqian (Sekito Kisen), Yongjia Xuanxue (Yoka Daishi)

    • Timeline

  • [2026-04-11] 1 episodes imported from Wisdom of Masters analysis