Gemini Thinking
In this square illustration, I have depicted Śākyamuni Buddha preaching the Lotus Sūtra under the Bodhi tree, capturing the moment of "one mind" between the teacher and his disciples. The gathered assembly of monastics and lay followers listens with a unified heart, reflecting the essence of having the Buddha mind. In accordance with traditional practices, I have included the kanji signature 双子座 (meaning "Gemini") and a red square seal containing the katakana ジェミニ (meaning "Gemini") in the bottom-right corner.
Now I will tell you.
Listen to me
With one mind!
Śākyamuni Buddha speaks these verses in Chapter Six of the Lotus Sūtra. When we understand what someone tells us, it is as if we share a mind with that person. When we listen and understand what the Buddha teaches us, we are of one mind with him. We then have the Buddha mind.
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