Satori itself arises and falls away .... maybe. :) __________________________________________ Zen practice in the midst of activity is a million times superior to that pursued within tranquility. Although this saying is often attributed to Hakuin, he is actually quoting the Chan master Dahui Zhonggao (大慧宗杲 , 1089-1163). Hakuin added: Those who practice only in silence/tranquility, cannot establish their [internal] freedom when entering into activity. When they engage into worldy activities, their usual satori (enlightment) will eventually disappear without any trace. Yeah, we can attain supreme wisdom and enlightment while sitting at home, sipping tea, studying our favourite books, but will that great wisdom last until next morning? We should practice wisdom during our daily work, during interacting with annoying people, performing tiresome duties, looking after parents or sick relatives, ... if someone neglects these duties, but excels in his study of Zen, he is vastly off the mark. There is another interesting notion is Hakuin s comment: he says satori can disappear, that it may not last forever. This is not what Buddha taught. I am going to compile a page of quotes from classics about the problem of losing enlightment. The general opinion was that it is not real enlightment/wisdom/Tao that can be lost... classical-japanese.net/Path/A02/kufuu.html
Posted on: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 01:19:36 +0000
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