Merle,<br/><br/>If you have never practiced Zen with a teacher and have no
grasp of the history of Zen (from Indian Mahayana Buddhism to Chinese C'han to
Japanese Zen), then how do you know you are manifesting Buddha Nature as taught
by these traditions? Maybe you're mistaking your 'Zen' for a kundalini mystical
experience? Maybe a philosophical insight? Maybe a flash back to the 60s? But
whatever it is - it's definitely not Zen. I remember thinking this way back
when I posted the story about the Buddhist students climbing a mountain to see
a statue of the Buddha and when they were disappointed at it being removed for
repairs the monk in charge told them that if they couldn't see the Buddha from
where they were then they had better go back down the mountain and study some
more. I remember your dismissive response to this was along the lines of
"what's this nonsense about climbing a hill and not seeing Buddha got to do
with anything". This story would be
as clear as day to anyone who has experienced Buddha/Buddha Nature.
<br/><br/>Mike (hoping your knickers aren't twisting too tight!).<br/><br/>Sent
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