Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Friday, August 21, 2026
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Following the Universe
If so, following the universe, will it [the self] perish? Daizui said, “In accord with the universe, it will not
perish.”
Selfie #1-Daizui’s kalpa fire.
Koan: A monk asked Daizui, “When the great thousand universes altogether and utterly perish in the
kalpa fire, is it doubtful what will happen? Does the self perish or does it not perish?”
Daizui replied, “It perishes.” The monk said, “If so, following the universe, will it perish?“
Daizui said, “It will follow on and perish.”
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Universe Two
Koan: A monk asked Daizui, “When the great thousand universes altogether and utterly perish in the kalpa fire, is it doubtful what will happen? Does the self perish or does it not perish?” Daizui replied, “It perishes.” The monk said, “If so, following the universe, will it perish?“ Daizui said, “It will follow on and perish.”
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