His position is seen as contentious among many Zen followers, and other followers of the Buddha and the dharma. Essentially he suggests that one can find enlightenment quickly. This is completely at odds with traditional dharma and Zen teachings. Just as psychotherapy and psychoanalysis take long periods because it takes that long to find one’s mind, so too in Buddhism. Seeking the nature of our minds is not something that can happen quickly. So said the Buddha and many other Bodhisattvas, teachers, Roshis, Rinpoches and Lamas over the past 2500 years.
great article! I have worked big mind into my yoga practice and find that both practices, when combined promote a nice balance for me. It’s easily accessible to everyone and the approach is very fun and challenging…
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His position is seen as contentious among many Zen followers, and other followers of the Buddha and the dharma. Essentially he suggests that one can find enlightenment quickly. This is completely at odds with traditional dharma and Zen teachings. Just as psychotherapy and psychoanalysis take long periods because it takes that long to find one’s mind, so too in Buddhism. Seeking the nature of our minds is not something that can happen quickly. So said the Buddha and many other Bodhisattvas, teachers, Roshis, Rinpoches and Lamas over the past 2500 years.
great article! I have worked big mind into my yoga practice and find that both practices, when combined promote a nice balance for me. It’s easily accessible to everyone and the approach is very fun and challenging…