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#Chán / #Zen #Buddhism emphasizes direct, non-conceptual realization, moving beyond words and dualistic thought. Its #epistemology centers on immediate, embodied #wisdom (#prajñā), contrasting with scholastic traditions. Zen's practice-based approach challenges conventional models of knowledge and highlights non-duality, which is what we explore in this post:

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#ZenBuddhism, rooted in #Mahāyāna #philosophy, emphasizes direct experiential insight over conceptual elaboration. Drawing from #Madhyamaka, #Yogācāra, and #Huayan, it prioritizes immediacy 🌳, non-duality 🌀, and embodied practice 🧘‍♂️ — defining features of #EastAsian #Buddhism. This new post outlines #Zen's historical and philosophical foundations as part of a new #WeekendStories sub-series:

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#Huayan #Buddhism advances #Nāgārjuna’s insight on #emptiness (#sunyata) by articulating the doctrine of #interpenetration: all phenomena mutually contain and reflect each other, as in Indra’s Net. This vision of radical relationality redefines reality as a seamless web, with profound ethical and philosophical implications. I put together key aspects of this doctrine and its reception in the Buddhist tradition in my latest post:

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#Upaya, or "skilful means", is a core #Mahayana Buddhist concept emphasizing adaptive teaching tailored to individual needs. Rather than fixed doctrine, upaya legitimizes diverse methods and interpretations, prioritizing efficacy in guiding toward awakening over dogmatic consistency. In this post, we explore its historical roots, philosophical implications, and ethical dimensions within the broader context of Buddhist thought:

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#Sati, often translated as #mindfulness, is a central concept in #Buddhism rooted in recollection and ethical attentiveness. Unlike secular mindfulness, sati is embedded in the #EightfoldPath, guiding toward insight and liberation by integrating memory, ethical conduct & meditative clarity. This post explores the historical and doctrinal significance of sati, contrasting it with modern interpretations that often overlook its deeper philosophical roots:

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#Prajñā, or wisdom, is central in #Buddhism as direct, experiential insight into reality’s impermanence (#anicca), non-self (#anatta), and emptiness (#sunyata). Distinct from intellectual knowledge, it is cultivated through study, reflection, and #meditation, and is inseparable from #compassion. In this post, I summarized key aspects of Prajñā across different Buddhist traditions, its role in the #NobleEightfoldPath, and its significance in daily life:

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In Buddhist thought, the #ThreePoisons (akusala-mūla) — greed (#lobha), hatred (#dosa), and delusion (#moha) — are the root causes of suffering (#dukkha) and the cycle of rebirth (#samsāra). They are not metaphysical absolutes but psychological tendencies that can be transformed through ethical conduct, meditation, and wisdom. This framework offers a unique perspective on suffering, emphasizing internal transformation over external salvation:

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The #FiveAggregates (#skhandhas) in #Buddhism offer a profound analysis of the self, revealing it as a dynamic process rather than a fixed entity. This framework deconstructs the illusion of a permanent self by examining form, feeling, perception, mental formations, and consciousness. In Buddhist thought, understanding these leads to insight into impermanence (#anicca) and non-self (#anatta), guiding toward liberation from suffering (#dukkha):

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The Three Marks of Existence — impermanence (#anicca), suffering (#dukkha), and non-self (#anatta) — form the core of the Buddhist understanding of reality. In Buddhist thought, these principles reveal the nature of existence and the true roots of suffering. I have summarized key aspects of this perspective in a new post here:

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