Dogen, Shobogenzo #26
> Guishan is the thirty-seventh ancestor, a direct descendant of
> Shakyamuni Buddha. He was a dharma heir of Bhaizhang, Zen Master
> Dazhi, Today buddha ancestors in the ten directions, even those who do
> not call themselves descendants of Guishan, are all in fact his remote
> descendant.
>
> One day, while Guishan was lying down, Yangshan Huiji came to see him.
> Guishan turned to face the wall.
>
> Yangshan said, “I am your student. Please don’t be formal.”
>
> Guishan started to get up.
>
> Yangshan rose to leave.
>
> Guishan said, “Huiji.”
>
> Yangshan returned.
>
> Guishan said, “Let me tell you about my dream.”
>
> Yangshan leaned forward to listen.
>
> Guishan said simply, “Would you interpret my dream for me? I want to
> see how you do it.”
>
> In response Yangshan brought a basin of water and a towel. Guishan
> washed his face and sat up.
>
> Then Xiangyan came in.
>
> Guishan said, “Huiji and I have been sharing miracles. This is no
> small matter.”
>
> Xiangyan said, “I was next door I heard you.”
>
> Guishan said to him, “Why don’t you try now?”
>
> Xiangyan made a bowl of tea and brought it to him.
>
> Guishan praised them, saying, “You two students surpass even
> Shariputra and Maudgalyayana with your marvelous activity!”
I don't think Dogen believed in miracles. Am I right?
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Oct 9, 2019, 09:47 AM
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