北宗의 心性論과 修證論 연구

Abstract

This paper discusses about the theory of mind-nature (心性論) and the theory of cultivation and realization (修證論) . Firstly, the theory of the mindnature will be discussed, with a focus on the Guanxin lun (觀心論) written by Shenxiu (神秀) and the Dàshèng wúshēng fāngbiàn mén (大乘無生方便門) supposed to be written by Shenxiu. He divided the two function of mind as the defiled mind (染心) and pure mind (淨心) . He teaches us the ‘two minds theory of the pure and defiled mind (染淨二心論) ’ by classifying the pure mind is the mind of Thusness (眞如) while the defiled mind is the mind of ignorance (無 明) . Shenxiu regards one’s mind is as substance (體) and that there are the defiled mind and pure mind in the function of the substance. He teaches us that the practitioners can reach liberation through realizing the pureness of mind substance and eliminating the defiled mind. Secondly, the theory of cultivation and realization will be discussed. Shenxiu focused that Northern School of Chan is not only gradual doctrine but the Northern School also has sudden character of practice, relying on the Dàshèng wúshēng fāngbiàn mén and other texts which were excavated in Dunhuang. Especially, the Dàshèng wúshēng fāngbiàn mén relying on the five kind of Mahayana scriptures explains the sudden method of meditation that substance (禪定 meditative concentration) and function (智慧 wisdom) are non-dual and inter-penetrated.