The salvation of birds and beasts, oneself included - this is the object of Shakyamuni's religious austerities.
IkkyuBecome a Buddha? The mind can't do it. The body can't do it. Only what can't become a Buddha becomes a Buddha.
IkkyuThe salvation of birds and beasts, oneself included - this is the object of Shakyamuni's religious austerities.
IkkyuBecome a Buddha? The mind can't do it. The body can't do it. Only what can't become a Buddha becomes a Buddha.
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