고암의 간화선 사상에 대한 일고찰

Abstract

According to Goam, Ilche is the appearance of Jasim. However, boundary appeared by the operation of Jasim cannot but empty. Such foolishness of Jasim is because of continual Seupgi since Musi. Accordingly, if the cause is treated, a person realizes Oigyeong is Sohyeon of Jasim, and if Seupgi is transferred, one can achieve enlightenment. In this sense, Goam remarked that “if you break a flag pole in front of a door, your mind and the world would be clean”. How to break the flag pole? That is the core of Goam Ganhwaseonbeop. In Chamgu and Tapa of Hwadu, Goam was faithful to take a path of Ganhwaseonsa who seek Balsim and Chamgu. In addition, he demonstrated that he cherished the core of Josaseon in relation with the Giyeon of awakening through his Zen question and answer session with Yongseongseonsa. To Goam, Chamseon is nothing but to progress from Uijeong to Uidan and finally to reach the level of Uidandokro, a status of Taseongilpyeon so that all kinds of doubt is broken to achieve Hwakcheoldaeo. Therefore, Goam stressed that “a Zen monk must focus on the enlightenment only.”Taking Chamgu with Hwadu and realizing that is the authentic exercise method of Ganhwaseon [Josaseon] which is acknowledged by Gambyeon, and the routine example of check and authentication. According to the example, Goam took Gambyeon for 4 times with Yongseong. In that Gambyeon, Youngseong advised, led, encouraged and admonished his disciple in a skillful way in order to break a barrier and to open his perspective. The check and authentication of Ganhwaseon [Josaseon] between Youngseong and Goam is the authentic way of old great monks clearly. Therefore, it will be a great guidance to us who succeeded their tradition.