Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Hope you're all well!
Here's a little site I found from a recent Google search -
A Zen student goes to a temple and asks how long it will take him to gain enlightenment.
“10 years,” says the Zen master.
“Well how about if I work really hard and double my effort?” the student asks.
“20 years,” comes the reply.
This story beautifully points out the paradox of the spiritual path:
The more we chase enlightenment, the more it eludes us.
Or in more technical terms:
Craving is intrinsically linked to suffering, and one must practice overcoming craving without craving to overcome craving to attain the cessation of suffering.
You can read the restof this site here -
Enlightenment: Seek and You Shall NOT Find
Enjoy your day!
Here's a little site I found from a recent Google search -
A Zen student goes to a temple and asks how long it will take him to gain enlightenment.
“10 years,” says the Zen master.
“Well how about if I work really hard and double my effort?” the student asks.
“20 years,” comes the reply.
This story beautifully points out the paradox of the spiritual path:
The more we chase enlightenment, the more it eludes us.
Or in more technical terms:
Craving is intrinsically linked to suffering, and one must practice overcoming craving without craving to overcome craving to attain the cessation of suffering.
You can read the restof this site here -
Enlightenment: Seek and You Shall NOT Find
Enjoy your day!