Ofudesaki 12:132

Ofudesaki
Author: Miki Nakayama Date Published: 1998 Pages: 486 (English ed.) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9 Part 10 Part 11 Part 12 Part 13 Part 14 Part 15 Part 16 Part 17 unnumbered set

Ofudesaki 12:132 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

To explain what this core is:	kono shin wa dōyū koto de arō nara	このしんハ　どふゆう事で　あろふなら
the pondering of your heart is the primary concern.	mune no shiyan o kore ga daiichi	むねのしやんを　これがたいゝち

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

What is the core? You may wonder. It is most important to ponder over in your heart.

Inoue/Eynon

If you want to understand what this core really is, a deep reflection of your heart is very necessary.

Commentary

Ofudesaki chushaku

This section contains translated material that has not yet been subjected to peer-review to check for accuracy and clarity. While the translator(s) have given their best effort to render Japanese text into English, we would like readers to keep in mind that the present translation may require further revising and refining. Any input to improve the present translation is greatly welcomed. Translator(s): Roy Forbes

12:132 If you ask what this true spirit is, it is for each of you to reflect on the use of your own minds.

『おふでさき註釈』、p. 193 一三二、この真実の精神とはどういう事かというと、各人が、先ず自らの心の振りかえってよく反省する事である。

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