Guest guest Posted May 5, 1999 Report Share Posted May 5, 1999 On Wed, 5 May 1999 09:27:18 Debora A. Orf wrote: >> Absolute awareness and presence in every second of daily life - this is the >> yoga of Zen. Zen does not talk much about bliss, but mostly about freedom >> from suffering, peace, and eventual enlightenment. Zazen meditation is the >> main practice that leads to enlightenment, but the meditative quality is >> encouraged to eventually include every moment of every day. >i have studied at the feet of a Zen master, still doesnt make me an expert >by any stretch of the imagination, but i would only add that in all of >these activities, it is spontaneous and natural, also correct in function >situation and relationship. > >This sort of awareness is like the sun shining, it needs no *i* to say >what it is. it just drinks tea and chops wood and carries water. >So there is no forced "I am picking up the fork and being aware". Only >pick up the fork and eat. Thank you Tim and Deborah for your input regarding zen and the similarities/differences to Kundalini related traditions. Very informative and gives room for more thought. Thank you again. >of course i could be as usual babbling in delerium, so if what i say >doesnt click, you can forget that you heard it . "click, click !" Best regards, Amanda. Angelfire for your free web-based e-mail. http://www.angelfire.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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