한중 선시 속 불이 관념과 갈등 해소를 위한 제언

Abstract

This paper explores the causes and resolution of conflicts nurtured by cycle of discriminations rooted in social inequality in terms of perception. To discern distortion of perception in the cycle of discriminations, the paper reviews works of Zen Poetry, especially the works from Korea and China where Zen Buddhism flourished, that embody Non-duality in Zen Buddhism which leads to absolute equality by breaking all discriminatory notions. In efforts to elaborate Non-duality implied in the pieces, the study examines poems and Non-duality in three aspects: Non-duality in rich and poor, Non-duality in political gain and loss and Non-duality in socio-cultural differences. With examination this study identifies that conflicts stem from cognitive distortion of polarized thinking that discriminates against other groups and clings to wealth, profit, a self of illusion and differences while being ignorant and blindly pursuing her or his own goal based on their myth, not realizing the truth of non-self and emptiness: emptiness of wealth, power, honour, social rank and position. I hope wisdom of Non-duality in Zen Poetry, which encourages to embrace such ignorance and find enlightenment, can help resolve widespread social conflicts.