Hi again, Steve,
Right on! Experiencing kensho-satori generally takes intense practice over a long period of time, and so, from a long term perspective, the cultivation is gradual. >From a short term perspective over minutes or hours, the onset of a kensho-satori experience feels like a (sudden) quantum leap. --ED --- In [email protected], "SteveW" <eugnostos2000@...> wrote: > > Hi again, ED. BTW, My general approach to this matter is pretty much in line with the Korean "Sudden Enlightenment, Gradual Cultivation" approach. > Steve > > The intellectual mind-set of our society, to a significant extent, does > > appear to be somewhat deadened and out of touch with reality. > > > > On the other hand there is no evidence that realizing Buddha Nature > > makes a person more moral or kinder or emotionally and psychologically > > more balanced or astute. > > > > One's 'seeing' or 'knowing' can be as illusory as the opinions of the > > dianoetic mind. > > > > --ED
