Hearing bells

[Meian]

This "something" is Buddha nature; all things have Buddha nature. And we are not alone, we are connected to all things.

Each person is entitled to their own perspective and beliefs, by any label.

, meian st lh

[Bion]

I was not referring specifically to Christianity, Jesus, etc., or any religion.

It is possible to hold a deep belief or knowing of Something greater than ourselves, yet not be fearful or feel "submission" to that Something, but feel a part of and connection to that Something.

Spirituality and connection to a Higher "Something" is not always about a Being that punishes or is dogmatic, nor does it need to be confined, boxed, or categorized into one of the known or labeled religions of the world. Sometimes what we experience has no name or label, but is still very alive, embracing, and real. The awareness that we are not alone, and that All That Exists comes from something bigger than ourselves.

I don't believe that "this is all there is" -- I believe there is something more. I speak for myself alone. And yes, this is all part of my Zen experience.

, meian st lh

Ah, I understand. Ultimately, your spirituality is entirely your own and it shifts and changes I am sure, like any other thing in this world so whether someone else agrees or not with you should make no difference. I’d keep sitting and practicing and just see where I end up, on a spiritual level. [emoji3526]

[emoji1374] SatToday

[Kokuu]

It is possible to hold a deep belief or knowing of Something greater than ourselves, yet not be fearful or feel "submission" to that Something, but feel a part of and connection to that Something.

Spirituality and connection to a Higher "Something" is not always about a Being that punishes or is dogmatic, nor does it need to be confined, boxed, or categorized into one of the known or labeled religions of the world. Sometimes what we experience has no name or label, but is still very alive, embracing, and real. The awareness that we are not alone, and that All That Exists comes from something bigger than ourselves.

I don't believe that "this is all there is" -- I believe there is something more. I speak for myself alone. And yes, this is all part of my Zen experience.

I think that Brad Warner's book There is No God and he is Always With You is an interesting exploration of Zen and ideas about higher powers and 'something bigger'.

Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday/lah-

[Meian]

I think that Brad Warner's book There is No God and he is Always With You is an interesting exploration of Zen and ideas about higher powers and 'something bigger'.

Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday/lah-

Thank you, Kokuu, this sounds interesting -- I will check it out.

Gassho2, meian st lh

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