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(That would) make me right that what you experienced was Kensho, thus negating the point of this argument entirely.
I think that most people have experienced Kensho, a preliminary/lesser form of Satori, far before they were 16 years old. They probably weren't aware of it, and certainly didn't know such a feeling had a name.
I chose the word 'Satori' in my initial post because of the profundity of the experience (or non-experience, if you prefer). It was not the first time I felt such a revelation. I stand by statement that what I felt, in that instance, was Satori.
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Two, now explain what "In Zen there must not be just Kensho, but Satori" means. If your definition were true then that statement would mean what exactly?
It means that to achieve Zen, you can't just glimpse true reality, your eyes must be wide open. Kensho is the glimpse, Satori is the wide-eyed stare.
There are varying degrees of Satori. Satori builds upon itself, becoming deeper (in general) with every passing experience. At the same time, it can become counter-productive. The practitioner can become so focused on re-experiencing their Kensho (or Satori if it is the 2nd+ time), that they become mired in their attachment, thus preventing them from achieving their goal.
I am assuming you practice Rinzai? The above answer is targeted as such. If you are Soto sect, there are probably a couple more semantical details you will take issue with.
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I realize the inherent inadequacy of words like 'achieve', 'reality', 'goal', 'experience', and 'revelation' for transmitting understanding. They're just the fingers, not the moon. Feel free to argue semantics about other details of my post if you feel I was in error, but if you take issue with words like the ones I list, so help me Manjusri, I will kick you in the nuts when I see you in L.A.
Edited, Tue Mar 30 00:06:17 2004 by Thundra