Yang Ning

Segment 27. The Non-Cessation and Non-Annihilation / Segment. 28 The Non-Impact and Non-Greedy The Buddha addresses Subhūti, saying, “If you believe that the Tathāgata attains Anuttara-Samyak-Sambodhi without the marks of completeness, you are mistaken. Subhūt，do not entertain such a thought that the Tathagata attain Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi not with the complete marks. If you hold this view, then when someone … Read more

Segment 26 / The Dharma-Body is non-Form Subhūti, what do you think? Can the Tathāgata be seen through the thirty-two marks? Subhūti replies, “Yes indeed, yes indeed, the Tathāgata can be seen through the thirty-two marks.” The Buddha says, “Subhūti, if the Tathāgata could be seen through the thirty-two marks, then a Wheel-Turning Holy King would … Read more

Segment 25 / Transformation Without Transformation The Buddha says to Subhūti, “What do you think? You should not say the Tathagata has this thought, I should liberate sentient beings. Do not think in this way, Subhūti. Why is this? In reality, there are no sentient beings for the Tathāgata to liberate. If there were sentient beings … Read more

Segment 24 / The Boundless Fortune and Wisdom The Buddha said to Subhūti: “Subhūti，if in three thousand great thousand worlds, all the Mount King of Sumeru are  gathered togethered, and someone were to use them for almsgiving, if someone elss accepts, practices, and explains even a four-line verse from this Prajna Paramita Sutra. The merits gained from … Read more

Segment 22. Dharma Not Attainable / Segment 23. Purify the Heart and practice Virtue Subhūti inquires of the Buddha, “World-Honoured One, Does the Buddha’s attainment of Anuttara Samyak Sambodhi mean that you have not gained anything whatsoever?” ” The Buddha responds, “Indeed, Subhūti, in Anuttara Samyak Sambodhi, I did not not gain or obtain even the slightest thing. This is what is called Anuttara Samyak Sambodhi.”  The Buddha further explained, “Moreover, Subhūti, this Dharma is equal, without … Read more

Segment 21 / Speaking the Unspeakable The Buddha says to Subhūti, “Do not think that the Tathāgata holds the thought, ‘I have taught the Dharma.’ Do not think in this way. Why? Because if someone says, ‘The Tathāgata has taught Dharma,’ they are slandering the Buddha, as they do not comprehend what I have been conveying. Subhūti, for … Read more

Segment 20 / Detachment from Form and Phenomena “Subhuti, what do you think? Can the Buddha be seen with a perfectly endowed physical body?” “No, World-Honored One. The Tathagata should not be seen by a perfectly endowed physical body. Why? Because the so-called perfectly endowed physical body is not really a perfectly endowed physical body; that … Read more

Segment 19 / the Transformation of the Dharma Realm The Buddha inquires of Subhūti: “What do you think, Subhūti? If a person were to fill the three thousand great thousand worlds with the seven treasures and use them for almsgiving, would that good fortune be great?” Subhūti responds, “Yes, World-Honored One, such a person would indeed … Read more

Segment 18 / The Unity of Perception Subhūti! What do you think? Does the Tathāgata possess fleshly eyes? “Yes, World-Honoured One, the Tathāgata possesses fleshly eyes.” Subhūti! What do you think? Does the Tathāgata possess heavenly eyes? “Yes, World-Honoured One, the Tathāgata possesses heavenly eyes.” Subhūti! What do you think? Does the Tathāgata possess wisdom eyes? … Read more