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Religion is not about 'holding a certain set of beliefs', rather it's about a profound 'transformation of the person'. This transformation happens at 'a deep level' within the person; a place that Jesus called 'heart'.
It's not important to clarify what this 'deep level' is; analysis of such matters tends to distract the person's awareness, creating confusion and anxiety. What is important is to recognize that the effects of the transformation results in a new way of 'seeing'. Those 'with eyes to see' discover, to their surprise, that what before seemed profane and lacking, is now discovered to be sacred and perfect!
In the Buddhist statement, 'nothing special', is the insight that Samsara IS Nirvana! "How wonderful, how wonderful, everything is perfect as it is." [attributed to Buddha]
Matthew
Religion is not about 'holding a certain set of beliefs', rather it's about a profound 'transformation of the person'. This transformation happens at 'a deep level' within the person; a place that Jesus called 'heart'.
It's not important to clarify what this 'deep level' is; analysis of such matters tends to distract the person's awareness, creating confusion and anxiety. What is important is to recognize that the effects of the transformation results in a new way of 'seeing'. Those 'with eyes to see' discover, to their surprise, that what before seemed profane and lacking, is now discovered to be sacred and perfect!
In the Buddhist statement, 'nothing special', is the insight that Samsara IS Nirvana! "How wonderful, how wonderful, everything is perfect as it is." [attributed to Buddha]
Matthew
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