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Originally Posted by slash112
I just wanted to be clear on something. Dharma gates are basically the enlightening mental processes, right?
Ohh, looks like I've got some reading and watching material for today, Thich Nhat Hanh.
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My opinion is that it is any entry way (doors) to knowing Dharma (Truth). It is said there are 84,000 gates to Buddhism. And this is a way of saying there are different entry ways and methods to help suffering beings be led towards their own salvation. There are (seemingly) different encounters to help people of different dispositions. Different ways that people can come to the door.
Then, when one is practicing, to use each and every opportunity, mental thought, feeling, encounter etc. to practice. This is what is meant by:
The Dharma gates are immeasurable: I vow to master them.
I hope that makes sense, this is my understanding anyway.
BT
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