Page 252 - 퇴옹학보 제17집

252 • 『퇴옹학보』 제17집

Interestingly there are similar patterns on their way of thinking
on the mind and its performance.

First of all, both are in favor of the Sudden Awakening and
Sudden Practice. They both dedicated their life on systematizing

as well as philosophically theorizing this perspective on the
process of awakening or enlightenment.

Secondly, both are in favor of the innate goodness of the
individuals. While Yanming was following along with the

Confucius theory of self suggested by Mencius, Toeong was
agree on the Buddha-Nature theory meaning every living

creatures have capability to become awakened.
Thirdly, while Yangming preferred naturalistic as well as

literalistic attitude on discipline, Toeong adhered to strict,
solemin, and pious attitude on discipline.

Fourthly, Yangming opened a path for radical dissolution of
the conservative Neo-Confucianism, whereas Toeong initiated

a mind practice on inner purity among the conservative Korean
Buddhists.

Lastly, there are differences in their understanding of
the mind and its performance. While Toeong was silent the

discussion on the mind, Yangming caused lots of debate on
diverse understanding of the mind in terms of its developments,