A Study on the Metaphor of Non-conceptual Wisdom in Yogācāra : Focusing on the Gem Mine in the Nirvikalpapraveśadhāraṇī

December 31, 2024Won-Buddhist Thought & Religious Culture

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This research aims to analyze the metaphor of the gem mine in Yogācāra and how it contributes to understanding non-conceptual wisdom.
Translations of the gem mine metaphor from the Sanskrit text into Korean were performed.
Comparative analysis of various metaphors related to non-conceptual wisdom was conducted.
The meaning of the metaphorical expressions was explored in the context of Yogācāra's teachings.
The metaphor of the gem mine elucidates stages of practice for acquiring non-conceptual wisdom.
Discriminative thoughts are metaphorically described as 'stones' and 'ore,' illustrating obstacles to wisdom.
The study highlights a progressive path to enlightenment utilizing metaphorical expressions.

Examines non-conceptual wisdom in Yogācāra, suggesting a deeper understanding of meditation processes.

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Hyojung Koo (2024) studied this question.

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