Master Hui-neng

Master Hui-neng, a pivotal figure in Zen Buddhism and the Sixth Patriarch, shares insights from the Platform Sutra, emphasizing that enlightenment is accessible to all, regardless of education or background. He discusses the innate wisdom within every individual and the misconceptions that obscure this understanding. Key topics include the significance of recognizing one’s essence of mind, the importance of detachment from attachments, and the differing views of the enlightened and the ignorant on the journey to awakening.