Q: In what way, Roshi, was it like that when
Shakyamuni Buddha entered nirvana?
SR: Shakyamuni Buddha entered Nirvana. Finishing his task, he became a Perfect
Supreme Buddha, which is more than a Nirmanakaya Buddha. Those questions are
very important. They will be the key to understanding Mahayana Buddhism. So to
give an answer to your questions means to give you a chance to better understand
Mahayana Buddhism. ----------------------------- Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture - 68-10-20 as found on shunryusuzuki.com. Edited by DC - Going through Suzuki lectures and posting anything that can stand on its own. Not looking for zingers or "the best of." I find that following these excerpts daily provides another way to experience Suzuki's teaching. - DC
