소동파 『水陸法像贊』의 철학적 함의

Abstract

Su Dong-po’s『Shui-lu-fa-xiang-zan』 is a Zan-literature written on the theme of Buddha and Bodhisattva, the object of offering for Shui-lu-zhai, but it is so profound that it is very difficult to accurately interpret and grasp the meaning of the phrase. Therefore, although this work is a very important literature material, research papers on it are extremely rare. Su Dong-po reached a very deep level in Buddhist thought and practice, and this work contains such a level of Su Dong-po as it is. Differently from the writings used in general rites, many meanings are highly condensed in short phrases, and without the shamanic elements, emphasizing the two original spirits of Buddhism, compassion and enlightenment, Emptiness·Absence of ego·Patience·Love for the people are explained. 『Shui-lu-fa-xiang-zan』pioneered a very unique stage in Chinese Buddhism literature. For example, in the Section on people, it is explained as follows: Hell and heaven, unhappiness and happiness seem to be different, but in fact, it depends on how you use the same mind. Similarly, Nirvana, which is the state of eternal life, and birth and death are also one in their origin. Life and death are repeated, but if you realize it at this moment, you will become Nirvana, so the two are actually one. Heaven and Nirvana are not elsewhere, they are with me right now, but people look elsewhere and not in themselves. In the Section on hell, it is explained as follows: You raise a thought and the karmic fire soars. No one else burns you, you burn yourself. If you observe the nature of all phenomena, phenomena appear and disappear with the speed of lightning. But only the mind creates it, and knowing the mind breaks hell.