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Advanced Zen practitioners most definitely do report what many would call spiritual experiences. The difference is they let those experiences go instead of chas
by nprateem 6y ago
Advanced Zen practitioners most definitely do report what many would call spiritual experiences. The difference is they let those experiences go instead of chasing them or attaching much significance to them.
See for example the later chapters of "The Mind Illuminated", or the excellent "Science of Enlightenment" audio talk by Shinzen Young.
- bayindirh 6y agoYour explanation is actually what I've intended to say. We don't cling to them. They're not important as-is and not to be chased. I've also got my fair share (of experiences) but, I don't remember any of them except one or two odd ones. I remember them because they've proved to be some pivotal moments which my life became better afterwards.