The bodhisattva has
six prajna paramitas. Dana prajna paramita, and precepts...prajna paramita.
Alms giving and precepts observation, and vigourous practice, and patience, and
zazen practice, and wisdom, prajna paramita.
"Some sons of the Gina, whose strength consists in forbearance, patiently
endure abuse, censure, and threats from proud monks": Proud monks will
give various critical words, and sometimes blame their conduct. But the
bodhisattvas should not be disturbed by those words or treatment. They try to
attain enlightenment by dint of forbearance. "
This is the third prajna paramita, prajna paramita of endurance. -------------------------------- Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture - 68-02-00-A as found on shunryusuzuki.com. Edited by DC
