The Thoughts of Huineng‟s Ch‟an About Wisdom

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2019 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 6 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2019

Authors : Li Bing-quan, Du Hai-xin, Zhang Xu-dong, Du Shu-jian

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V6I4P109

How to Cite?

Li Bing-quan, Du Hai-xin, Zhang Xu-dong, Du Shu-jian, "The Thoughts of Huineng‟s Ch‟an About Wisdom," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 6,  no. 4, pp. 65-75, 2019. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V6I4P109

Abstract:

As the sixth patriarch of Chinese Ch’an, Huinengintegrated Jie(morality) and Ding(concentration) and Hui(wisdom), and put forward the unique Ch’an thought about wisdom. The wisdom of Huineng’sCh’an contains three connotation: (1) knowingwhat’s what, having a good sense,making a clear distinction between right and wrong, producingno greed and evil, knowing what we can and should do and not do, and how to do;(2) Contemplating and illuminating the truth and reason of things and liberating one’s knowledge and views; (3) The cultivating methodsthat constantly improves people’s mental realm and realizes the constant transcendence of life. In the light of Huineng’s thoughts, the wisdom spoken by him includes the ability to mastering the heart(Yu-xin-li), the ability to composure(Ding-li), the ability to judgment and decision-making, the ability to introspection, the ability to foresight, and the ability to execution. These ideas are of great practical value.

Keywords:

Huineng; Wisdom,Ch’an(Zen), Affliction, Xin(mind or heart).

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