[Buddha-l] Samadhi and faith

[Dan Lusthaus]

Samadhi is not a suffix. It's a word. It means meditation, concentration, 
focused mind.

Surangama is an unusual word, so there are several theories about what it is 
supposed to mean. One meaning is something like "hero", "courageous one." 
Surangama samadhi would be the type of contemplation engaged in by someone 
who is a surangama.

As for Wonhyo's commentary on the Vajrasamadhi, you should consult the 
recent translation by Robert Buswell. That's his area of expertise.

Dan

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <lemmett at talk21.com>
To: <buddha-l at mailman.swcp.com>
Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 8:13 PM
Subject: [Buddha-l] Samadhi and faith


Hi I have a couple of questions if that's fine.
What does the suffix "samadhi" signify in terms like "the Surangama 
samadhi", specifically 'the three samadhis'? I cannot find anything at all 
substantial in English to read about this last concept. What is faith 
according to Wonhyo, especially with respect to his six contemplations in 
his commentary on the Vajrasamadhi-sutra?Why is his first contemplation 
signlessness if that samadhi is often thought to occur only at complete 
extinction?
Best wishes.



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