The East Asian Mahāyāna Teaching of the One Mind and Its Implications in a Polarized World
Religions September 11, 2023 Byongchang Kang 1 citation
Polarization, a pressing global issue, can be understood and addressed through the East Asian Buddhist teaching of the One Mind, as outlined in the Treatise on Awakening Mahāyāna Faith. The deluded and polarized mind arises from the human condition but is not separate from awakening. By recognizing the One Mind—the common foundation of equality and interconnectedness of all sentient beings—people can return to an original still and pure mind that perceives reality beyond discriminating thought. Cultivating mindfulness and awareness of the mind, along with recognizing fundamental interconnectedness, offers a solution to post-truth, epistemic bubbles, and echo chambers.