2006-11-06 12:40:29 · 4 answers · asked by esvboardpasser 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Enlightenment, the cesation of our desires...
Literally "to understand", it is more transitory than Nirvana. It is a recognition of epiphany-like moments...
2006-11-06 12:43:27 · answer #1 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without me having to type up a lot of what Suzuki said, here's a link to a place that kind of explains it:
http://sped2work.tripod.com/satori.html
Basically, satori is Zen enlightenment.
2006-11-06 12:50:34 · answer #2 · answered by Muffie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Loosely, it means "understanding".
Of course, in zen we can see that "understanding" is, in itself, an illusion. Things are always as they are, but not always as they seem.
Sit zazen often, and you will soon understand that it is of no importance to understand.
2006-11-06 12:45:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
enlightenment
2006-11-06 12:44:48 · answer #4 · answered by Mac Momma 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋