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Relative reality (Zen)

  • Hen (Japanese)

Description

One of the two polarities of reality according to Zen buddhism, [hen]

represents relativeness and has the quality of being phenomenal, having form and colour, changeableness (difference), many, the attributes of reality. Five degrees of enlightenment are enumerated depending upon the relationship of [hen]

with [sho]

, absolute reality.

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Human development
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(M) Modes of awareness
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Dec 3, 2024