Illumination

One does not achieve illumination. What ever is sought is illusion. Realization is through negation of all image and the process by which thought (which is self) creates image. But it is beyond all realization, which only brings one to the door. Cessation of all activity, which is the aloneness of a consciousness that is wholly destitute, opens the door. It is vulnerability that brings one to the doorstep of death. For death is the illumination, the unknown. One dies to the past, to knowledge which is the self. There is rebirth with consciousness that is pure, unconditioned and selfless. One who dwells in illumination sees all as his equal and does not discriminate nor place himself above as higher intelligence. One who dwells in illumination sees all as having Buddha Nature and seeks only to awaken that nature. Having attained through non-attainment one has broken the wheel of Karma. Do what one will there is no cause and effect. There is only the death of each moment to each moment.

One who lives the illumination of non-attainment is 'known' as the 'Enlightened One' by those who live in illusion. But one is aware that there is no 'Enlightenment' to be attained it is only a word and is without reality. One who lives in the ignorance of self promotion wants the peace and serenity of the illumined, but also wants the percieved security of possession. One who is seeking says give me a system a plan that 'I' can follow so that 'I' can aquire. 'I' must have a method a map with steps, degree's then 'I' will arrive. One who is illumined having great compassion and love for all, teaches the dharma according to the limitations of those who would recieve it. The truth is when all else is not and that is the supreme teaching.