You may say, now realization of the truth takes
place through my activity. But it is not so. Or you may say it is a process of
self-realization. It is not so. For you, the realization of the truth you have
now is the absolute realization of truth. You cannot compare your realization
with other things. Each one who realizes this fact and who practices in his own
way has absolute freedom. This is how we live each moment, moment after moment.
Thus all things are made possible: the observation of the precepts, the
attainment of enlightenment, freedom from the various sects, and perfect
satisfaction in our life. Your realization of the truth is the same as Buddha's
realization of the truth. There is no difference at all.----------------Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture 66-06-00 as found on shunryusuzuki.com. Not edited by DC, only this edited version available - Shunryu Suzuki lecture excerpts on cuke.com - from there links to much more. - Go to cuke.com What's New [now at blogger] to see more daily posts.
