Yes, indeed. Chan is not Chan, just called Chan. It is everywhere yet
nowhere. It is every moment, yet constantly renews itself. _/\_
On 2/9/2012 7:50 AM, Kristopher Grey wrote:
The way, appears so, but is this so?
Such is the way.
K
On 2/9/2012 4:38 AM, mattmodrow wrote:
It has occurred to me, that practice has a lot to do with
perspective. How you mentally approach formal practice and practice
within daily life is of the utmost importance. Because of our
dislikes and likes, cravings, and our attachments we are presented
with an abundant amount of situations and states of mind that we
would prefer not to have to deal with. True practice does not take
away or get rid of these situations and states of mind, rather,
practice challenges us with the OPPORTUNITY to work with these
things. Therefore, within the Zen Way, there is absolutely no
situation, dislike, or unpleasant state of mind that cannot be an
opportunity to enrich and grow our practice. This Life we live, this
Reality we are, is seamless and whole. Even while not having had an
awakening experience or Satori experience, a sincere practitioner can
steadily become centered and available to the growing realization of
Emptiness.
