- Chapter One: Prologue
- Chapter Two: Doctrine
- Chapter Three: Practice
- Chapter Four: The Way of Humanity
- Chapter Five: Cause and Effect
- Chapter Six: Doubts Clarified
- Chapter Seven: The Principle of the Nature
- Chapter Eight: Buddhahood
- Chapter Nine: Sending on Spirits in Transition
- Chapter Ten: Belief and Dedication
- Chapter Eleven: Maxims
- Chapter Twelve: Exemplary Acts
- Chapter Thirteen: On the Order
- Chapter Fourteen: Prospects
- Chapter Fifteen: Entrusting
Dictionary
The Scripture of the Founding Master
Chapter Three: Practice
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Mun Chŏnggyu asked, “Facing sensory con-ditions, what broad standards should we apply in making our Choice in Action?” The Founding Master said, “There are three thoughts you should adopt as such standards. First, think about your original vow. Second, think about the original intent of your teacher’s instructions. Third, consider the given circumstances and think about whether you are free from bias. By taking up these three broad standards, your practice will never be obscured and all your responses will naturally be balanced.”
The Scripture of the Founding Master
Chapter Three: Practice
33
Mun Chŏnggyu asked, “Facing sensory con-ditions, what broad standards should we apply in making our Choice in Action?” The Founding Master said, “There are three thoughts you should adopt as such standards. First, think about your original vow. Second, think about the original intent of your teacher’s instructions. Third, consider the given circumstances and think about whether you are free from bias. By taking up these three broad standards, your practice will never be obscured and all your responses will naturally be balanced.”
