Where Nothing seems to be

Author(s): Hermann Kuhn
Publisher: Hermann Kunh

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This perplexing oscillation aims to shake us from the deep-rooted belief that any particular action may actually 'produce' perception of the Great Awareness.
On the other hand desiring this experience and directing our focus towards it is essential for perceiving it.
Thus Padma-Sambhava emphasises not to forego meditation and other such activities - even if they cannot directly produce this widening of our awareness.
And he provides the key to all this seeming paradox:
'Without meditating, without going astray, focus attention on that brilliant True State within, - on recognizing and treasuring your own Great Self, - on perceiving the all-embracing, complete knowledge you possess, - on enlightenment born of its own power; - focus on Truth radiant in brilliant light inside of you. That resplendent brightness, that sovereignty and power you there see IS that enlightened, perfect being you really ARE.'
Taking concrete steps towards this goal connects this arcane longing to our current material environment and anchors it there, - thereby preparing our being for the grand perception.
- And as I was exploring the text, venturing ever deeper into its many avenues, discovering its multilayered insights, becoming energized by its intensity and subtlety of power, I suddenly realized: -