PZI Teacher Archives
no merit whatsoever
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January 9, 2020
Bodhidharma’s Enlightenment
“No merit whatsoever!” Bodhidharma responds to Emperor Wu in Case 2, in the Book of Serenity. David follows Bodhidharma’s path, and the process of practice.
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November 16, 2019
Bodhidharma’s Response to Emperor Wu
David Weinstein examines Emperor Wu’s exchange with Bodhidharma. His question: “What is the first principle of teaching? Vast emptiness, nothing holy.” The Emperor wants to be acknowledged, but….