So it is necessary
for us to know first of all what the Nirmanakaya Buddha, the Sambhogakaya
Buddha, and the Dharmakaya Buddha are, and how those aspects or understandings
of Buddha developed from the historical Buddha. Without this understanding,
this sutra does not mean much. It is just a fable, like a fairy tale which is
very interesting, but doesn't have much to do with our life. Accordingly, I
have to explain the three aspects of Buddha and how the Buddhism which was told
by the Nirmanakaya Buddha developed into the Mahayana Buddhism which was told
by the Sambhogakaya Buddha. ----------------------------- 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
