The 'kill the Buddha' comment must be interpreted within the context of the nondual realization espoused by Zen Buddhism. Buddha-nature transcends categories, making room for a world of distinct objects that are also empty of inherent existence. Indeed, from the point of view of Buddha (awakeness) there is no inside or outside - only a creative display infused with unborn awareness. Within the rubric of Zen practice it is impossible to see the Buddha. It is possible to see things that have a 'buddha' signifier attached to them from the conventional point of view, but this would not be construed as an enlightenment experience. Your basic nature is Buddha, neither inside nor outside. SOURCE: What-does-if-you-meet-the-Buddha-on-the-road-kill-him-mean
*** English *** Our nature is neither good nor evil Bodhidharma , when asked what is Zen, replied: - "Emptiness and nothing sacred." It's not nature's fault that it's not always good, like it's not a dog's fault that he chews shoes. "Nothing sacred", because in relation to our nature the boundaries of holiness and impurities should not apply as our nature is so primal that outside those labels. Our nature is in the beginning neither bad nor good, only the mind creates divisions between good and evil, but those divisions should not apply to our nature. *** Polish *** Nasza natura nie jest ani dobra ani zla Bodhidharma zapytany czym jest Zen, odpowiedzial: - "Pustka i zadnej swietosci." To nie wina natury ze nie zawsze jest dobra, tak jak to nie wina psa ze gryzie buty. "Zadnej swietosci", poniewaz w odniesieniu do naszej natury jest ona tak pierwotna ze poza podzialami na swietosci i nieczys...
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