Yes, it is true that we are all Enlightened we just may not realise it and we
all have Buddha-Nature.
Not everyone realises these things, that is why we have Zen.
I feel that if anyone can become Enlightened (or realise they are enlightened)
it is through zen.
Unfortunately most people even after they become awake, fall back to sleep,
willfully being unvigilant and therefore mindful of what they have realised.
--- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, "Bill!" <BillSmart@...> wrote:
>
> Simon,
>
> Welcome! I haven't seen you post before. I'm glad you decided to chime in.
>
> The story goes that we are all enlightened but most of us just don't realize
> it yet. That's what the term 'awakening' refers to: waking up to the fact
> that we are all Buddha - all enlightened.
>
> Anyway if you disagree with the quote you'll have to take it up with Shunryu
> Suzuki. It's his quote, not mine. I'm just the messenger...
>
> ...Bill!
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