Sutra on Maintaining Focus (Zhi Yi Jing) 治意經

By an unknown translator in 1 scroll

Colophon

治意經 失譯 共 1 卷 Sutra on Maintaining Focus (Zhi Yi Jing); By an unknown translator in 1 scroll

Notes

Date 265-317 from Lancaster (Lancaster 2004, 'K 999')

English Translations

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Summary

The Buddha teaches that practicing mindful breathing and following the correct path leads to enlightenment, just as the moon emerges from behind the clouds. A monk who establishes mindfulness in standing, sitting, and lying down will benefit in the present and future, avoiding distractions and doubts. By maintaining focus and not desiring existence or nonexistence, one can transcend birth and death, attain inner peace, and overcome aging and illness. Diligence in meditation, discipline, and generosity leads to liberation from suffering, with true disciples of the Buddha constantly cultivating mindfulness, wisdom, and virtuous conduct.

Primary Source

Unknown, trans., 《治意經》 'Zhi Yi Jing,' in Taishō shinshū Daizōkyō 《大正新脩大藏經》, in Takakusu Junjiro, ed., (Tokyo: Taishō Shinshū Daizōkyō Kankōkai, 1988), Vol. 1, No. 96, Accessed 2016-07-09, http://tripitaka.cbeta.org/T01n0096.

References

  1. Lancaster, Lewis R. 2004. The Korean Buddhist Canon: A Descriptive Catalogue, http://www.acmuller.net/descriptive_catalogue.

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