If the Truth is already clear, what is the use of meditation?' 'And if the Truth is hidden?' Toranaga said. 'It's already clear,' Hiro-matsu answered correctly. The quotation was from the ancient Tantric Buddhist teacher, Saraha.
In a dialogue from James Clavell's "Shōgun," the characters discuss the nature of truth and the purpose of meditation. Toranaga questions the necessity of meditation if truth is already evident. This provokes a deeper reflection on finding clarity in our understanding of truth.
Hiro-matsu responds by asserting that truth is indeed clear, suggesting that realization may vary in perception. Their exchange references the teachings of Saraha, a Tantric Buddhist teacher, highlighting the complexities surrounding the pursuit of truth and the inner journey of meditation.
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