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Re: What is Enlightment? [Re: beatnicknick]
    #5962218 - 08/14/06 10:12 AM (17 years, 5 months ago)

freshness, anyone?

this is a well marketted and elusive commodity.


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Re: What is Enlightment? [Re: redgreenvines]
    #5962390 - 08/14/06 11:14 AM (17 years, 5 months ago)

It is the certainty that the theme of the movie "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" is true. Satisfaction with what you have not dissatisfaction with not having what you want. Or, knowing that what you have is really exactly what you want.


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Re: What is Enlightment? [Re: soulcircus]
    #5962461 - 08/14/06 11:42 AM (17 years, 5 months ago)

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In Zen we have a saying, "The Buddha is only half way there" 


So I reiterate,

Just pay attention.  :laugh:

:heart: Peace :heart:

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could you please describe to me the meaning behind this saying, i beleived the term buddha meant one who has blossomed to their highest potential, thus in itself is the definition of getting there.

i know i haven't outsmarted anyone or anything by saying that, so id like to know, thanks




There are many meanings behind this saying.  Generally though, Zen sayings are to help clarify the students mind when it is caught in confusion.  There are multiple levels to this saying, but at the shallowest, it is to help students keep practicing through those "I am enlightened!" experiences that every serious meditator has 10 times a day. For a deeper explanation, look at the four great vows in my signature. 

There is no end to the Buddha way.  Every being has limitless potential for realization. 

:heart: Peace :heart:

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Re: What is Enlightment? [Re: Quoiyaien]
    #5962649 - 08/14/06 12:53 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

I think its that transformation of being that catapults you higher than your current state, transformation is usually more than just insight but a metaphysical transformation due to conditioning,


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