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In Buddhist philosophy and soteriology, Buddha-nature (Chinese: fóxìng 佛性, Japanese: busshō, Vietnamese: Phật tính, Sanskrit: buddhatā, buddha-svabhāva) is the innate potential for all sentient beings to become a Buddha or the fact that all sentient beings already have a pure Buddha-essence within themselves. "Buddha-nature" is the common English translation for several related Mahāyāna Buddhist terms, most notably tathāgatagarbha and buddhadhātu, but also sugatagarbha, and buddhagarbha. Tathāgatagarbha can mean "the womb" or "embryo" (garbha) of the "thus-gone one" (tathāgata), and can also mean "containing a tathāgata". Buddhadhātu can mean "buddha-element", "buddha-realm", or "buddha-substrate".

Buddha-nature has a wide range of (sometimes conflicting) meanings in Indian Buddhism and later in East Asian and Tibetan Buddhist literature. Broadly speaking, it refers to the belief that the luminous mind, "the natural and true state of the mind", which is pure (visuddhi) mind undefiled by afflictions, is inherently present in every sentient being, and is eternal and unchanging. It will shine forth when it is cleansed of the defilements, that is, when the nature of mind is recognized for what it is.

The Mahāyāna Mahāparinirvāṇa Sūtra (2nd century CE), which was very influential in the Chinese reception of these teachings, linked the concept of tathāgatagārbha with the buddhadhātu. The term buddhadhātu originally referred to the relics of Gautama Buddha. In the Mahāyāna Mahāparinirvāṇa Sūtra, it came to be used in place of the concept of tathāgatagārbha, reshaping the worship of physical relics of the historical Buddha into worship of the inner Buddha as a principle of salvation.

The primordial or undefiled mind, the tathāgatagārbha, is also often equated with the Buddhist philosophical concept of emptiness (śūnyatā, a Mādhyamaka concept); with the storehouse-consciousness (ālāyavijñāna, a Yogācāra concept); and with the interpenetration of all dharmas (in East Asian traditions like Huayan). The belief in Buddha-nature is central to East Asian Buddhism, which relies on key Buddha-nature sources like the Mahāyāna Mahāparinirvāṇa Sūtra. In Tibetan Buddhism, the concept of Buddha-nature is equally important and often studied through the key Indian treatise on Buddha-nature, the Ratnagotravibhāga (3rd–5th century CE).

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Giving and Receiving Dharma in Samadhi

A talk given to the No Abode Community on October 7th, 2023

 

Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Samantabhadra, Samadhi, Lotus Sutra, Buddha...
Oct 07 2023
PM
No Abode Hermitage

Entering the Samadhi of Buddha’s Radiance

A talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community

Flower Adornment Sutra, Avatamsaka Sutra, Katagiri Roshi, Suzuki Roshi, Tassajara Zen Mountain...
Aug 12 2023
No Abode Hermitage

Zen Meditation on Our Original Nature, Class 7

In this series of gatherings we will explore and perhaps realize our original nature, and how to apply such a discovery to all of our daily activities. 

#YRB-2023-Spring1, Original Nature, Buddha Nature, confusion, Sangha, Avalokiteshvara...
May 02 2023
7 of 8
The Yoga Room

Zen Meditation on Our Original Nature, Class 5

In this series of gatherings we will explore and perhaps realize our original nature, and how to apply such a discovery to all of our daily activities. 

#YRB-2023-Spring1, Original Nature, Buddha Nature, Impermanence, Gratitude, Monks...
Apr 18 2023
5 of 8
The Yoga Room

Zen Meditation on Our Original Nature, Class 3

In this series of gatherings we will explore and perhaps realize our original nature, and how to apply such a discovery to all of our daily activities. 

#YRB-2023-Spring1, Original Nature, Buddha Nature, Evil, Karmic Consciousness, Faith...
Apr 04 2023
3 of 8
The Yoga Room

Zen Meditation on Karma and Awakening - May 17th, 2022

#YRB-2022-Spring, Consciousness, Buddha Nature, true dharma
May 17 2022
7
Yoga Room

Finding One's Place Is The Fundamental Point

A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community

Genjokoan, Karmic Consciousness, Consciousness, Buddha Nature, Bowing
May 14 2022
No Abode Hermitage

January 29th, 2021, Serial No. 04550

Lotus Sutra, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha Nature
Jan 29 2021

January 19th, 2021, Serial No. 04541

Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature, Nirvana
Jan 19 2021

February 9th, 2020, Serial No. 04515

Delusion, Buddha Nature, Effort
Feb 09 2020

January 2020 talk, Serial No. 04509

Karmic Consciousness, Buddha Nature, Dharmakaya
Jan 2020

January 2020 talk, Serial No. 04506

Karmic Consciousness, Delusion, Buddha Nature
Jan 2020

Wandering Away from Our Original Home in Search of Our Original Home

Buddha Nature, Greed, Lotus Sutra
Aug 10 2019
AM
No Abode Hermitage

June 16th, 2019, Serial No. 04486

Nirvana, Buddha Nature, Religion
Jun 16 2019

After Generations Of Nobility, Temporarily Fallen Into Poverty

Buddha nature. Story about Uncle Mi and Dongshan discussing a rabbit crossing the road.Lotus Sutra story about the destitute child. Enlightenment and delusion. Human agency (or training) and...

Buddha Nature, Koan, Enlightenment,
Jun 08 2019
AM
No Abode Hermitage

Teachings and Meditations On Our True Nature

Our true nature is that we fully possess the wisdom and virtues of the buddhas. But because of misconceptions and attachments we do not realize our buddha nature. Therefore, teachings are given to...

YRB-2018-Summer, Buddha Nature, Bodhidharma, Buddha
Jul 31 2018
6/7
The Yoga Room

Teachings and Meditations On Our True Nature

Our true nature is that we fully possess the wisdom and virtues of the buddhas. But because of misconceptions and attachments we do not realize our buddha nature. Therefore, teachings are given to...

YRB-2018-Summer, Buddha Nature, Evil, Consciousness
Jul 24 2018
5/7
The Yoga Room

July 17th, 2018, Serial No. 04443

Buddha Nature, Letting Go, Impermanence
Jul 17 2018

Teachings and Meditations On Our True Nature

Our true nature is that we fully possess the wisdom and virtues of the buddhas. But because of misconceptions and attachments we do not realize our buddha nature. Therefore, teachings are given to...

YRB-2018-Summer, Buddha Nature, Impermanence, Buddha Mind
Jul 17 2018
4/7
The Yoga Room

The Womb of the Tathagata #4

Being supported in compassion; Uncle Mi and the rabbit;

Compassion, Buddha Nature, Perfect Wisdom, Attachment
Jul 14 2018
AM
No Abode Hermitage

The Womb of the Tathagata #4

Opportunities for compassion - with friends and enemies; the story of the destitute son from the Lotus Sutra

Compassion, Enemies, Buddha Nature, Lotus Sutra
Jul 14 2018
PM
No Abode Hermitage

Teachings and Meditations On Our True Nature

Our true nature is that we fully possess the wisdom and virtues of the buddhas. But because of misconceptions and attachments we do not realize our buddha nature. Therefore, teachings are given to...

YRB-2018-Summer, Buddha Nature, Buddha, Delusion
Jul 10 2018
3/7
The Yoga Room

July 10th, 2018, Serial No. 04442

Buddha Nature, Delusion, Evil
Jul 10 2018

Teachings and Meditations On Our True Nature

Our true nature is that we fully possess the wisdom and virtues of the buddhas. But because of misconceptions and attachments we do not realize our buddha nature. Therefore, teachings are given to...

YRB-2018-Summer, Buddha Nature, Buddha, Mindfulness
Jul 03 2018
2/7
The Yoga Room

July 3rd, 2018, Serial No. 04441

Buddha Nature, Mindfulness, Original Nature
Jul 03 2018

Teachings and Meditations On Our True Nature

Our true nature is that we fully possess the wisdom and virtues of the buddhas. But because of misconceptions and attachments we do not realize our buddha nature. Therefore, teachings are given to...

YRB-2018-Summer, Buddha Nature, Buddha, Karmic Consciousness
Jun 26 2018
1/7
The Yoga Room

The Womb of the Tathagata #3: Our Buddha Nature Precepts

Origins of the Bodhisattva precepts; development and commentaries; the reasons for Buddhas appearing in this world.

Precepts, Buddha Nature, Transmission, Heart Sutra, Precepts, Bodhisattva,...
Jun 09 2018
AM
No Abode Hermitage

May 12th, 2018, Serial No. 04435

Buddha Nature, Bodhisattva Precepts, Precepts
May 12 2018

May 12th, 2018, Serial No. 04434

Original Nature, Platform Sutra, Buddha Nature
May 12 2018

The Womb of the Tathagata #2: Introducing the Brahma's Net Sutra

Introducing the Brahma's Net Sutra: https://www.tinyurl.com/Brahma-Net

Buddha Nature, Platform Sutra, Precepts, Buddha, Platform Sutra, Bodhisattva Precepts...
May 12 2018
PM
No Abode Hermitage

The Womb of the Tathagata #2: Introducing the Brahma's Net Sutra

Introducing the Brahma's Net Sutra: https://www.tinyurl.com/Brahma-Net

Platform Sutra, Bodhisattva Precepts, Nirvana Sutra, Confession-and-Repentance, ...
May 12 2018
AM
No Abode Hermitage

The Womb of the Tathagata #1

Case 67 of the Book of Serenity; there is not a single sentient being who does not fully possess the wisdom of the enlightened mind.

Flower Adornment Sutra, Koan, Book of Serenity, Book of Serenity, Forgiveness, Buddha...
Apr 14 2018
PM
No Abode Hermitage

The Womb of the Tathagata #1

Origin of the tathagathagharba teachings; the Huayen school in China; three marks of existence and four inverted views; skillful means of milk medicine described in the Nirvana Sutra.

Tathagatagharba, Flower Adornment Sutra, Nirvana Sutra, Impermanence, Buddha Nature,...
Apr 14 2018
AM
No Abode Hermitage

A Sanctuary Is Built Right Here, Right Now

Buddha's 'a good place to build a sanctuary'; buddha mind is intimately transmitted - Sandokai; undergoing surgery; baby developing a self;

Transmission, Buddha Nature, Sanctuary, Conversation, intimate communication,...
Apr 01 2017
AM
No Abode Hermitage

November 12th, 2016, Serial No. 04329

Evil, Buddha Nature, Patience
Nov 12 2016

Listening to the Cries of the World

Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, Evil, Buddha Nature, Patience
Nov 12 2016
AM
No Abode Hermitage

November 7th, 2016, Serial No. 04327

Buddha Nature, Ceremony, Balance
Nov 07 2016

March 15th, 2016, Serial No. 04284

Stillness, Generosity, Buddha Nature
Mar 15 2016

Zen Samadhi: Path to Enlightenment

Samadhi, Buddha Nature, Stillness
Jan 07 2016

August 10th, 2014, Serial No. 04151

Pain, Buddha Nature, Buddha
Aug 10 2014

November 12th, 2013, Serial No. 04080

Karmic Consciousness, Buddha Nature, Buddha Mind
Nov 12 2013

I've long heard there is no Zen in India

Dragons, Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature, Humility, Blue Cliff Record
May 17 2013
Morning
No Abode Hermitage

Zen's Path: Mindfulness Through Mud

Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature, Delusion
May 17 2013

The Virtue of the Bodhisattva's Delayed Gratification 

Buddha Nature, Bowing, Faith, Suzuki Roshi
Dec 15 2012
Afternoon
No Abode Hermitage

December 15th, 2012, Serial No. 04022

Buddha Nature, Bowing, Faith
Dec 15 2012

October 24th, 2012, Serial No. 04004

Practice Period, Blue Cliff Record, Buddha Nature
Oct 24 2012

Facing Change and Realizing Peace 

Commitment, Soto Zen, difficulty, Obstacles, Buddha Nature
Aug 09 2012
The Yoga Room

Continuous Compassion for Karmic Consciousness 

Karmic Consciousness, true dharma, Perfect Wisdom, Buddha Nature, Hindrances...
Feb 06 2010
Morning
No Abode Hermitage

On Enlightenment and Delusion 

Bowing, Zazen, Gratitude, American, Buddha Nature
Dec 02 2009
The Yoga Room

August 21st, 2009, Serial No. 03674

Karmic Consciousness, Buddha Nature, Karma
Aug 21 2009

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