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Haean Bongsu(1901-1974) devoted his entire life to establishing Korean Zen Buddhism in the 20th century. As a Zen master who lived through the Japanese colonial period under harsh conditions alongside the nation's fate, he dedicated his life to the practice of the Buddha Dharma. Haean Bongsu devoted his entire life to revitalizing the Jeondeung Dharma Assembly through the awakening to the lamp of the Dharma, seeking to repay the grace of the Buddha's teachings. His efforts were not in vain; to this day, through the diligent practice of Jeondeungsa Temple, several direct disciples, and devotees, his legacy continues unbroken. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) Haean Bongsu demonstrated exceptional insight as a Zen master, offering outstanding interpretations and lectures on various Zen texts and sutras based on his profound understanding of the scriptures. As a result, materials remain where he personally took notes and lectured on diverse Buddhist texts, including the Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra. Haean Bongsu freely employed numerous koans traditionally transmitted in his daily Dharma talks. He also composed his own verses and wrote prayers, striving to embody the true essence of the koans presented by the patriarchs. For instance, he delivered Dharma talks using the “What is this?”(是甚麽) and numerous other Dharma talks, encouraging the participating assembly to strive diligently. Particularly regarding the “What is this?” Dharma talk, he emphasized the traditional approach, utilizing it as an independent koan. This aspect provides clear guidance on Dharma talks and Dharma talk practice methods within contemporary Kan hwa seon(看話禪) practice of Korea. The Zen thoughts Haean Bongsu revealed in Volume 3 of Haeanjip are well reflected in the Dharma transmission verses(傳法偈) he composed to guide each disciple and lay follower, based on his own personal practice from the moment he first awakened to the Dharma. Based on the Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra's concept of “no fixed dharma,” the vigorous practice demonstrated during intensive meditation sessions at Hanbyeok Seonrim, Seorae Seonrim, Wolmyeong Seonwon, Daewon Seonrim, and Jeondeung Seonwon — involving both monastics and lay practitioners — was also an expression of compassionate teaching rooted in Zen thoughts, as exemplified by Haean Bongsu.

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