= Hongaku
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"Hongaku" is a term derived from Japanese Zen Buddhism, referring to the concept of "original enlightenment." It signifies the inherent, innate enlightenment that all beings possess but may not be aware of or realize. Within this context, it contrasts with the more immediate or experiential enlightenment that one might seek through practice or attainment. In Zen teachings, the idea of hongaku implies that enlightenment is not something to be attained from an external source but is already present within each individual.
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