Why do we de-emphasize on hearing nd seeing the Tathagatha ?
becos its very misleading
If there is a form which Tathagatha can be seek,arent we
going the deviant path?
looking at modern Cult like Aum Shinrikyo .... Their leader
wants to stay prominent after failed prophecies
Buddhism never look at Form... we look inner and reflect
upon
May the merits of creating such enlightening verse ,transfer to
the darkest corner of the suffering of hell, hungry ghost,
wandering ghost , animal and human realm
Together we realise the Great Emptiness ,towards Nirvana ...
Namo Amituofo !
because hearing and seeing fall into the category of 五蕴, you
looking for something real by something false, of course cannot be
done.
And again it mention attachment, buddhist cannot be attached to
hearing or seeing, the disciple of buddha 阿难, is attracted by
buddha's 32 sign of perfection, then because he is attached in the
first place, he have even break the precept of missexual conduct,
seduced by a 天女.
so we need to stay still, not shattered by distraction. Reside
on 正心, 直心. Stay our mind away from pollution.