Me and My Original Self

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.”

Not Two 8-6-26

First Ipad 8-5-26

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.”