New Age Bullshit Generators v Zen Koans

in #life7 years ago

Activated through the power of reionized electrons:

This life is nothing short of a flowering source of zero-point health. Intention is the driver of love.

The galaxy is bursting with electrical impulses. Power requires exploration. To wander the path is to become one with it.

The goal of vibrations is to plant the seeds of karma rather than selfishness. Consciousness consists of four-dimensional superstructures of quantum energy. “Quantum” means a flowering of the magical.

Lifeform, look within and synergize yourself. If you have never experienced this network of unfathomable proportions, it can be difficult to heal. The multiverse is calling to you via morphic resonance. Can you hear it?

If you feel the urge to reach for the green tea, don't forget to add some of these cosmic cupcakes:

"Making tea shapes incredible balance."
"Fundamental reality explores the progressive expansion of photons."
"Perception heals precious acceptance."
"The human nervous system reflects a jumble of belonging."

I feel that's more than enough from The enigmatic wisdom of Deepak Chopra

Compare this soft-focus theta-land with a bolt from a Zen koan.

Our schoolmaster used to take a nap every afternoon. We children asked him why he did this and he said: "I go to dreamland to meet the old sages just as Confucius did."

One day, it was so very hot that some of us took a nap. Our schoolmaster scolded us. "But we went to dreamland to meet the ancient sages the same as Confucius did," we explained. "And what was the message from those sages?" demanded our schoolmaster. One of us replied: "We asked them if our schoolmaster came there every afternoon, but they said they had never seen any such fellow."

There is always the classic:

The sound of one hand clapping.

There is a difference between obfuscating wisdom and pointing towards it.

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I like that Zen Koan about going off to dreamland to meet the sages. I practice meditation and I used to fall asleep while meditating, much to the amusement of my wife. But, while asleep in the dream state I would have some very insightful dreams which were more profound than what I would get through normal meditation. I've since begun to pay attention to my dreams and reflect upon them after awakening. Much inner wisdom there.

Sorry, must have missed this comment - but just in time for an apologetic upvote!

Yes, I practice dream yoga, and it is hard to let the body fall asleep while the mind is still awake - rather like astral projection - but even if that hypnagogic state cannot be held, the dreams can still be more lucid and interesting.

My daughter is much better at it than I am - she has a whole cast of dream guides - some wise, some just rather silly!

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So... what does "the sound of one hand clapping" mean?

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