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108 Appendix I: Western Interest in Buddhist Meditationin Japan, offer many pointers, especially in his explanation ofthe identity of original enlightenment and thorough training.The Serene Reflection Meditation Tradition grows out of adeep philosophic background, understanding of the historicaldevelopment of Buddhism based on the Precepts and requiringthe guidance of a true Zen master. From these will come anauthentic Transmission. But, of course, this Transmissionshould be creative; the disciple should not cling to the teachingsof his master, but should transcend them. This is the meditationpractice described at the end of the Scripture of GreatWisdom: Ògoing, going, going on beyond and always going onbeyond,Ñalways BECOMING Buddha. Hail! Hail! Hail!Ó ** The Liturgy of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives for the Laity,comp. Rev. Master P.T.N.H. Jiyu-Kennett, M.O.B.C., 2nd ed. rev. (Mt.Shasta, California: Shasta Abbey Press, 1990), p. 74.