are we not all buddhas or demons...which one are you?..merle
Merle, They're both real experiences, of course; and, they relate to each other. The difference among them is that, in one, we are more awake. Via Zen practice, and through Zen awakening, we are maximally awake. The Buddha awoke, and when asked about what was different with him then, he is known to have said: "I am Awake". "Buddha" just means "awake". Are you a Buddha? ;-) --Joe > Merle Lester <merlewiitpom@...> wrote: > > joe..curious and to learn and is the dream the real or life the real > world?..merle > > Merle, > > No, it does not translate. > > But there can be a metaphoric relationship between these two different > phenomena. > > From a dream, we awaken in the morning to our usual ego. > > From Samsara, we awaken in Zen-Awakening to Buddha Nature, and No-Mind. > > The only thing in common here is the word "awaken". > > The phenomena are totally different, in every way. > > Now, why do you ask, please? > > --Joe
