Kenshō, “seeing nature”, is the Zen term for a direct realization of one’s own true nature. Teachers distinguish shallow and deep kenshō, and stress that the first glimpse must be deepened and integrated into daily life. The Platform Sūtra’s teaching of seeing one’s nature is its classic source.
Kenshō
Seeing one’s nature: an awakening experience in Zen, the direct insight into buddha-nature.
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