Suresh,
Interesting post!
I think anyone who has the time and concentration to concoct such an elaborate
dialog or allegory can build a practice of Zazen. Rest assured.
Just as you do, I too have regard for what I know of the Vedas and Upanishads.
A few posts ago, I asked you what you find in Buddhism and especially in Zen
that attracts you. I am still curious. What draws you to Zen methods?
Maharshi's method of "Who am I?" is similar in that respect.
Like Hinduism, Christianity is a rich tradition, too; but, I have "strayed"
from Christianity to something I find much more natural, Zen practice. I can
still be a Christian although my practice is Zen, but I do not feel much
inclined to do so: I mean I do not feel identified as a Christian, unless I am
allowed to take the teachings thereof in the *very* most metaphorical and
poetic way. And, even THEN... .
The idea of a "God" seems an unnecessary mystification. I suppose I would not
make a good Hindu, then, either.
I find the notions of Atman and Brahman quite natural, though. But I do not
personify them.
--Joe
> SURESH JAGADEESAN <varamtha@...> wrote:
>
> Dear Phantom
>
> We don't mind if someone wants to keep mask. [snip]
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