Merle,

Glad you asked...

That is Indra.  She weaves illusory webs.

...Bill!  

--- In [email protected], Merle Lester <merlewiitpom@...> wrote:
>
> 
> 
>  i love it..what's that "spider".."insect "...?..merle
> 
>   
> I didn't get a yam leaf diploma but I do have proof of enlightenment:
> 
> 
> 
> ...Bill!
> --- In [email protected], uerusuboyo@ wrote:
> >
> > Merle,<br/><br/>If you have never practiced Zen with a teacher and have no 
> > grasp of the history of Zen (from Indian Mahayana Buddhism to Chinese C'han 
> > to Japanese Zen), then how do you know you are manifesting Buddha Nature as 
> > taught by these traditions? Maybe you're mistaking your 'Zen' for a 
> > kundalini mystical experience? Maybe a philosophical insight? Maybe a flash 
> > back to the 60s? But whatever it is - it's definitely not Zen. I remember 
> > thinking this way back when I posted the story about the Buddhist students 
> > climbing a mountain to see a statue of the Buddha and when they were 
> > disappointed at it being removed for repairs the monk in charge told them 
> > that if they couldn't see the Buddha from where they were then they had 
> > better go back down the mountain and study some more. I remember your 
> > dismissive response to this was along the lines of "what's this nonsense 
> > about climbing a hill and not seeing Buddha got to do with anything". This 
> > story would be
> >  as clear as day to anyone who has experienced Buddha/Buddha Nature. 
> > <br/><br/>Mike (hoping your knickers aren't twisting too 
> > tight!).<br/><br/>Sent from Yahoo! Mail for iPhone
> >
>




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