Chapter 1823 - Chapter 1821: About the Buddha (2)

Kasyapa receiving the Dharma transmission from Shizun is a well-known story in the history of the Zen Sect in Buddhism. According to the "Great Brahma King Inquiry Buddha Decision Doubt Sutra," there was an occasion when the Buddha, at the request of the Brahma Heaven King, went to Lingjiu Mountain to preach. After ascending the seat, the Buddha didn't say a word, holding only a Bodhi Flower for the assembly to see. The audience didn't comprehend and were all intently watching. At that moment, only Kasyapa broke into a smile upon seeing the Buddha show the flower. The Buddha then announced to the public, "I have the true eye of the Dharma, the subtle mind of Nirvana, the reality without form, which I entrust to Mahakasyapa." He also gave Kasyapa the golden-threaded kasaya and bowl he used daily. Thus, Kasyapa became the Buddha's successor. The Zen Sect in our country also honored him as the "Western Heaven First Generation Ancestor."