The Paradox of Meditation Practices

The discussion highlights a paradox between two meditation practices: Mu and Shikantaza, which are described as seemingly opposite methods yet ultimately lead to the same profound realization of reality. Both practices foster a clear and complete absorption in the experience of being, allowing practitioners to recognize that this absorption is a reflection of reality itself. This recognition can take years to manifest, but it serves the purpose of unveiling what is unfabricated by peeling back layers of mental fabrication. By exploring the process of fabrication, individuals can understand how they create a fabricated sense of self that contributes to confusion and suffering, emphasizing the need to engage deeply with these practices.