RaaN wrote:
> In delusion and seeking a means to transcend suffering certain
> individuals seem not only to have accomplished this but also know how
> and their actions and reactions and mannerisms (eg, relaxed, calm,
> confident, compassionate) will evidence their enlightened state.
> Certainly there are posers and there is the issue of transference but
> overall the deluded can reasonably be expected to be able to discern
> an enlightened individual especially if that individual decides to
> reveal enlightened wisdom. The enlightened is on no better ground
> really to judge whether another is enlightened or not except by trial
> and test, though empathetic similitude would tend to make it more
> readily intuitive. After all the deluded are unenlightened only
> insofar as they do not fully realize their delusion. Perhaps the
> deluded should come to see the delusion of the enlightened master and
> thus come to realize enlightenment through that. I mean who's fooling
> who? The fool that knows he is a fool is wise. (no foolin')
Useless speculation based on mere words. It would
be more relevant to say something like: "Most of the
time I am mindful, calm, content, serene, and don't
suffer much, and if I lose balance, I don't then lose
balance even more but recover quick."
Tang Huyen
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