--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is quite reasonable that Zenists…" description: "\"“It is quite reasonable that Zenists distinguish supernatural powers from spiritual uplifting, the former an acquirement of Devas, or of Asuras, or of ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f6e/kaiten-nukariya-793_buddhism_it-is-quite-reasonable-that-zenists-dist_1518189.jpg" --- # It is quite reasonable that Zenists distinguish… ![“It is quite reasonable that Zenists distinguish supernatural powers from spiritual uplifting, the former an acquirement of Devas, or of Asuras, or of Arhats, or of even animals, and the latter as a nobler accomplishment attained only by the practisers of Mahayanism. Moreover, they use the term…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f6e/kaiten-nukariya-793_buddhism_it-is-quite-reasonable-that-zenists-dist_1518189.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f6e/kaiten-nukariya-793_buddhism_it-is-quite-reasonable-that-zenists-dist_1518189.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f6e/kaiten-nukariya-793_buddhism_it-is-quite-reasonable-that-zenists-dist_1518189.jpg) > ““It is quite reasonable that Zenists distinguish supernatural powers from spiritual uplifting, the former an acquirement of Devas, or of Asuras, or of Arhats, or of even animals, and the latter as a nobler accomplishment attained only by the practisers of Mahayanism. Moreover, they use the term supernatural power in a meaning entirely different from the original one. Lin Tsi (Rin-zai) says, for instance: "There are six supernatural powers of Buddha: He is free from the temptation of form, living in the world of form; He is free from the temptation of sound, living in the world of sound; He is free from the temptation of smell, living in the world of smell; He is free from the temptation of taste, living in the world of taste; He is free from the temptation of Dharma,\[FN#254\] living in the world of Dharma. These are six supernatural powers."\[FN#255\]”” [Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kaiten-nukariya/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Zen distinguishes divine powers of beings from the higher spiritual achievements of Mahayana practitioners. **In simple terms:** Zen separates supernatural powers from higher spiritual practice. Key Takeaway Recognize the difference between innate powers and cultivated insight. Themes spirituality Zen Mahayanism Mood contemplative educational Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - meditation practice - religious study - personal enlightenment - ethical living Key Concepts supernatural powers spiritual development mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - Do you seek innate abilities or cultivated insight? - How does this distinction shape your practice? 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