- 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
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The Scripture of the Founding Master
Chapter Six: Doubts Clarified
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A disciple asked, “Since we have revolutionized the worship of buddha images, are we not permitted to erect memorial statues of you or of the many generations of dharma masters that follow you, no matter how far in the future it may be?” The Founding Master said, “You may erect memorial statues to commemorate their contributions, but you may not treat them as objects of faith.”
The Scripture of the Founding Master
Chapter Six: Doubts Clarified
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A disciple asked, “Since we have revolutionized the worship of buddha images, are we not permitted to erect memorial statues of you or of the many generations of dharma masters that follow you, no matter how far in the future it may be?” The Founding Master said, “You may erect memorial statues to commemorate their contributions, but you may not treat them as objects of faith.”
