> When we reach samadhi, kensho, satori, etc. is it a spiritual state? Mental state? Or just a state without label?
One may label it or not. One may call it anything one pleases. It is a mind-state and/or brain-state which imparts a particular texture/context to the experience of reality. --ED --- In [email protected], Jue Miao Jing Ming - 覺å¦ç²¾æ <chan.jmjm@...> wrote: > > Good Morning to All, > > I have heard many people say, "I am spiritual but not religious." > > What does "am spiritual" mean? > > In your opinion, does Zen contain spirituality? > > If yes, then what is spirituality? What is a spirit? Is there such a thing? > > If not, then what is Zen for? Live a better life? If so, does it mean a > happier life? If so, then is happiness a spiritual state? Is our mental > state a spiritual state? Is there a difference? > > When we reach samadhi, kensho, satori, etc. is it a spiritual state? > Mental state? Or just a state without label? > > You could say, Zen can not be described, then I have not asked this > question.:-) > > Thank you for your time. > JM
