Jinul Quotes on Mind
Jinul, called Bojo Guksa, was the most influential Korean Buddhist monk of the medieval period and the principal architect of the Jogye Order, which remains the central tradition of Korean Buddhism. This page collects quotes attributed to Jinul on the topic of mind, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Jinul:
“Sudden awakening must be followed by gradual cultivation.”
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Attributed to Jinul:
“Mind is the source of both Buddha and being.”
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Attributed to Jinul:
“Practice without enlightenment is mere effort; enlightenment without practice is empty.”
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Attributed to Jinul:
“Korean Seon harmonizes meditation and the study of doctrine.”
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Attributed to Jinul:
“Looking inward, you will not find the mind anywhere; that is the gate to awakening.”