Noetic Jediism

A student of Tendai, a philosophical school of Buddhism, came to the Zen abode of Gasan as a pupil. When he was departing a few years later, Gasan warned him: "Studying the truth speculatively is useful as a way of collecting preaching material. But remember that unless you meditate constantly your light of truth may go out."

From Zen Koans.

A live relationship with the Universe begins with words and questioning, but it can only reach and maintain fullness with meditation. One reason why Abrahamic religions have handicapped themselves is that they concentrate on arbitrarily projecting thoughts and emotions at the notions of God rendered by their perceived spiritual masters and intermediaries rather than listening to the Universe as individuals. We see an analog of this in child development. Until a certain maturity is reached, young children can only make selfish demands of their parents and family. It is only later in life that they begin to wistfully seek to understand the innate natures of their aging and deceased relatives.





The Universe is here for us to know, and its Force pervades us. We must only step out of the way in order to be introduced.

An aphorism:

See everything as it is. Refuse to lie to yourself. Those who stop manufacturing beliefs and presuming things, and instead make the waters of their mind as smooth as glass, will eventually witness the stars.