master-huineng

Answer Chan/Zen doctrine questions with Hui Neng-inspired, CBETA-cited interpretations.

199|43|Updated Apr 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tradecatlabs/fatecat --skill master-huineng-tradecatlabs
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Skill: master-huineng
Source: https://github.com/tradecatlabs/fatecat/tree/main/tools/reference-repos/github/Master-skill-main/prebuilt/master-huineng
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tradecatlabs/fatecat --skill master-huineng-tradecatlabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps answer questions about Chan/Zen doctrine, especially Hui Neng, by giving direct, historically grounded guidance with required scriptural citations and a restrained teaching style.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Zen doctrine Q&A: Explains concepts like sudden enlightenment, seeing one’s nature, no-thought, no-mark, no-abiding, and the unity of concentration and wisdom.
  • Citation-backed teaching: Grounds every doctrinal claim in CBETA-cited sources from the Platform Sutra, the Diamond Sutra, and the Vimalakirti Sutra.
  • Style-sensitive responses: Produces short, incisive, Hui Neng-inspired answers that avoid sectarian judgment, prophecy, and unsupported claims.
  • Use case: A user asks whether “seeing nature” means a literal visual experience, and the Skill responds with a direct explanation anchored in the relevant sutra passage.

Quick Start

Ask for a Hui Neng style explanation of sudden enlightenment with a CBETA citation.

Frequently Asked Questions about master-huineng

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
What is sudden enlightenment in Chan Buddhism and how does it relate to seeing one's nature?

Sudden enlightenment in Chan Buddhism is the immediate realization of seeing one's nature. The Skill explains this doctrine by providing direct interpretations grounded in CBETA citations from the Platform Sutra.

How do I get a Hui Neng inspired explanation of no-thought with scriptural citations?

You get a Hui Neng inspired explanation of no-thought by asking the Skill for a doctrinal interpretation. It delivers short, incisive guidance backed by CBETA citations from the Platform Sutra and Diamond Sutra.

Does Zen doctrine distinguish between no-thought, no-mark, and no-abiding?

Zen doctrine distinguishes no-thought, no-mark, and no-abiding as distinct concepts. This Skill answers questions on these specific topics with historically bounded interpretations and required scriptural citations.

Can I use this to verify if seeing nature means a literal visual experience?

You can use this to verify if seeing nature means a literal visual experience. The Skill provides direct explanations anchored in relevant sutra passages, enforcing citation-backed doctrinal claims for accurate verification.

What are the limitations of using Hui Neng style Zen guidance for modern meditation practice?

Limitations of Hui Neng style Zen guidance include its non-sectarian, historically bounded responses that avoid unsupported claims and prophecy. It focuses strictly on canonical citations rather than modern meditation instruction.

Why does Chan doctrine emphasize the unity of concentration and wisdom?

Chan doctrine emphasizes the unity of concentration and wisdom as a core tenet. This Skill explains such doctrinal topics using short, style-sensitive responses grounded in canonical CBETA-cited sources from the Platform Sutra.