Hi Mel, Reading your words below reminds me why I've never looked for a guru. There are many reasons, some of which I am writing in a post to Anthony , along with an article. But perhaps the problem lies in the "seeking" itself. Looking for answers, security, guidance, protection.. Is a matter of not wanting to really grow up, and leave our parents. Is it that scary to be responsible for our own actions and happiness. I think, for me-- sure it is. But I learned one thing after a bad accident. Mo one can do the work for us. It does take some courage, and a belief that we are okay as we are, and move on. Thanks.. k
--- On Wed, 2/9/11, Mel <[email protected]> wrote: >As you say well, it isn't about looking like buddha, but being the >buddha we >are, ourselves. This is the BIG problem with the satori seekers. They think satori is outside there somewhere, which is reached through mere thinking and analysis, and nothing else. For such characters to be told that satori is here and now and not later or somewhere else is just too incredible to accept. We as the Zen community receive such teaching time and again. The message is given well and clearly, but the modern Western man/woman has difficulty not only accepting it but also living with it Buddha be praised Mel
