‘지눌의 돈오’에 대한 인식 고찰

Abstract

This article stems from the question of whether Sudden Enlightenment is experiential and the awareness of matters related to it. The basis and center of Jinul's practice system is viewed as Sudden Enlightenment and Gradual Practice, and at the same time Jinul's Sudden Enlightenment itself is judged to be a holistic experience by reflection(見自本性) beyond the realm of knowledge. The controversy over being Sudden or Gradual brought about by the publication of Sunmunjeongro(禪門正路) produces various perceptions of Jinul's Sudden Enlightenment. It can be said that the main focus is the view to be confirmed as Enlightenment of Knowledge and the view to be different from it. The controversy focuses on defining the character of Enlightenment. Afterwards, a separate reading method is proposed to read the two dimensions of Sudden Enlightenment separately. The in-depth analysis through texts are studies that focus on the difference from Enlightenment of Knowledge. If we check Jinul's quoted statement, it is clear that (Sudden) Enlightenment itself is not Knowledge though the separation of subject and object. It can be confirmed again and again that Jinul is encouraging Sudden Enlightenment by Reflection beyond Enlightenment of Knowledge. In principle, while emphasizing Inherent Concentration and Wisdom(自性定慧) and understanding Gradual Enlightenment as Originally Gradual(圓漸), Sudden Enlightenment itself is not Enlightenment of Knowledge. Most of the perceptions within the category of this article are influenced by the criterion of “Enlightenment being Enlightenment of Knowledge” suggested by Seong-cheol. Those who claim the difference from Enlightenment of Knowledge tend to limit themselves to rhetorical explanations and emphasis. In a formal sense, Enlightenment of Knowledge can be differentiated from Enlightenment itself. By separating Enlightenment of Knowledge before and after Enlightenment, Enlightenment itself can be secured. If the focus is on Experience, or on Enlightenment itself, I think that the characteristic of Sudden Enlightenment (and Gradual Practice) can be revived as the Theory of Practice and Realization(修證論) that considers Dharma(法) and Existence(人). In order to change the focus, as a prerequisite, Jinul's View of Practice and Teaching(禪敎觀) and the harmonizing method corresponding to it must be identified. Research focusing on the difference from Enlightenment of Knowledge confirms the link between Faith and Sudden Enlightenment. The separate reading method has the problem of understanding Jinul's true intentions and the duality of Sudden Enlightenment and Gradual Practice. It is necessary to carefully examine Jinul's language.