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the basic practice for anyone who is serious in reaching
enlightenment.
- Self Realization Yoga
This is the so-called undemanding meditation practice of
the Zen and Mahamudra sects. It is a meditation that has nothing
to focus on. It is the sudden and wonderful response of the mind,
the essence of all doctrines. For the ones who have not yet
entered its door, this is the most difficult way. But for those who
have entered, it is the easiest way. All other practices are onl y
preparations for this one. The essence of this practice is to gain
insight into the true nature of the mind, to realize the nature of the
mind, or to at least catch a glimpse of it. Once it is known, one
can easily identify with it at any time and place. In action or in
quietude, the consciousness of extreme perfection is ever shining.
Even though there is still a long way to go following the
realization of self, the sages of Buddhism considered this first
realization most important. Once a practitioner enters the
“Gateless Gate”, meditation is no longer a practice or effort but is
as natural as life itself. To obtain this “Gateless Gate” stage we
must diligently practice this meditation by following the way of
Zen, or the way of Mahamudra sect (Tibetan Book of the Great
Liberation and Tibetan Book Yoga and Secret Doctrine Book,
Volume II of Evans-Wentz).