About “Platform Sutra”
The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch is a Chan Buddhist scripture from China, created between the 8th and 13th centuries. The term "platform" refers to the podium where a Buddhist teacher delivers teachings. The text contains early Chan teachings, focusing on the concept of Buddha-nature, which is described as hidden from ordinary people by their illusions. It is the only Chinese Buddhist text called a "Sutra," highlighting its significant role in Chan tradition. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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