I realize a well-placed Koan (verbal or otherwise) can spark it, as can forcing the issue through extreme activity (I like driving cars for instance, where I can melt into the experience of Just Driving). > > But sooner or later, the laughter fades, or someone cuts me off, and I'm back in the Real World again, full of conflict, doubts, second-guessing, self-reflecting, and so on. Satori seems to be a temporary fiction (as is the self), supported by a fragile delusion of grandeur or grace, which collapses at the first hint of conflict. Melting into the experience is one thing when meditating in a peaceful meadow... and quite another in rush-hour traffic. > > So I'm asking: can satori be sustained in the modern world of daily life?
Hi, it's hard to tell from internet posting but i think you might be a little misguided on the concept of satori. When you say that you melt into the experience of driving it leads me to believe that you are confusing that blissful state with a state of enlightenment. It seems to me that Zen is all about seeing things as they are; when you're in your car driving it's easy to fall into that comfortable, safe feeling. But that's not reality. Stop your car on a major interstate sometime and get out on the breakdown lane. Suddenly not such a safe place to be. Not to mention how many people die each year in car accidents. Also, when you said someone cutting you off brings you back into the real world; hmmm, think on that. It's akin to the post the other day of the Zen master and the movie. just pointing to the projector. As far as your question about if satori can be maintained in todays world, I would say find someone who has found it and ask them. Anything else is speculation. Found that the hard way myself, i've had the same question. Peace, Guy ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Has someone you know been affected by illness or disease? Network for Good is THE place to support health awareness efforts! http://us.click.yahoo.com/UwRTUD/UOnJAA/i1hLAA/S27xlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Current Book Discussion: Appreciate Your Life by Taizan Maezumi Roshi Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZenForum/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
