Hakuin
1686–1769
“What is the sound of one hand clapping? The great doubt leads to great awakening.”
The four dimensions in the 16-axis model where this thinker scores highest. People in this archetype tend to lean the same way.
- MRMystical Receptivity9 / 10
- POPractical Orientation9 / 10
- SISelf as Illusion9 / 10
- TETrust in Experience8 / 10
The six thinkers whose 16-dimensional positions sit closest to this one. Useful as next-reading suggestions.
- D.T. SuzukiTHRESHOLD
Zen as direct experience beyond intellect. Satori cannot be taught, only pointed to.
- Hui NengTHRESHOLD
From the beginning, not a thing is. Sudden enlightenment. Cut through illusion to original mind.
- DogenTHRESHOLD
Practice and enlightenment are one. Just sitting (shikantaza). Being-time: time itself is being.
- BodhidharmaTHRESHOLD
A special transmission outside the scriptures. Direct pointing at the mind. See your own nature.
- LieziTHRESHOLD
The fearless rider of wind — illusion of self and effortless action.
- Robert AitkenTHRESHOLD
American Zen with social engagement — koan and conscience.
Side-by-side with other philosophers, dimension by dimension.
Short exercises in the same tradition as Hakuin's thought. Each takes 5–25 minutes.
Three doors lead onward.
- 01 · QUIZThe InheritorFind your archetype — discover whether you'd argue with Hakuin or alongside them.CONTINUE ▶
- 02 · COMPAREHakuin vs D.T. SuzukiOn Mull's map D.T. Suzuki sits closest. See where they agree and where they part.CONTINUE ▶
- 03 · DAILYToday's SparOne philosopher, one topic, five minutes. A new one drops every day.CONTINUE ▶