I didn't get a yam leaf diploma but I do have proof of enlightenment:
...Bill! --- In [email protected], uerusuboyo@... wrote: > > 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 from Yahoo! Mail for iPhone >
