Zen Master Eno Daikan

    The Zen masters embody Zen practice. Their stories show the Wisdom-of-the-Heart in practice as well as the struggles to attain Enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.

    Hotei and Children Carrying Lanterns, by Utagawa Kuniyoshi. 19th century.

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    The Story of Eno Daikan (Huineng)

    Part I - Introduction
    Eno Daikan is seen as next in importance after the traditional founder of Zen, Bodhidharma. He is closely connected with The Diamond Sutra and the teaching...

    The Story of Eno Daikan 2: The Heart has no stand

    The delusion of 'I', takes its stand by splitting the world into opposites. 'Me' or 'you', 'mind' or...

    The Story of Eno Daikan 3: The True Face of Elder Myo

    In this final part of Eno Daikan's story, having received the Buddha's robe and bowl, he flees the monastery only to be pursued and caught by the...
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