ED and JMJM,
From what I've seen posted (and I have seen and read JMJM's posts even though
he claims nothing he's posted has any value) I think 'shikantaza' and 'Chan
mediation' (as descibed below by JMJM) are exactly the same.
JMJM described Chan meditations as:
Just feel and sense.
Not
Well, Ed. Since you remain attentive and receptive to Chan way. May
I elaborate a little more?
In my personal opinion, Zen, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Bahai,
Krishna are all offsprings of Chan. (Similar to what Bill stated about Zen)
Yet, Chan, Zen, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam,
JM, is your omission of 'Judaism' accidental or intended?
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Well, Ed. Since you remain attentive and receptive to Chan way. May
I elaborate a little more?
In my personal opinion, Zen, Christianity,
Ed,
I know nothing about Judaism. Neither do I know about Christianity,
Buddhism, Islam, etc.
Yet, If we look at our universe, all planets are in harmony. All
living beings are in harmony. Each and every moment is in perfect
harmony. It is just us humans often deluded to believe that
Hi JM, Bill and All -
What is described below by JM is 'concentration meditation' or
'samatha', which in zazen is preliminary to the main practice of
shikantaza. This preliminary samatha can be brief for a practitioner who
can stabilize her mind quickly.
Samatha comprises a suite, type or
Hi Ed,
Well, since my name has mentioned in your post. I thank you for
granting me this opportunity.
1. I don't know what Shikantaza is. Sorry.
2. I don't know what Samatha is. Sorry again.
3. I know how to sit the Chan way as I described below.
4. I don't compare either, as you may
Hi JM,
Thank you so much for elaborating on and clarifying the Chan Way. At
this point in time I am interested in traditional Zen/zen Ways, but will
remain attentive and receptive to your presentations of the Chan Way.
--ED
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