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		Posted on Oct.09.2007 @ 12:22AM EDT by oliveplume When Dogen Zenji spoke of open eye meditation, did he actually mean the eyes were fully open or was he referring to the eyes being half-open/half-closed?
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Reply from boopoom Oct.09.2007 12:35AM EDT →Email boopoom		: ) if posture and gesture can make enlightment..... you will see smily face on everyone on earth.... love, boopoom
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Reply from ______ Oct.09.2007 08:56AM EDT		I don't get that either. From what I read, Dogen equates sitting with enlightenment - probably something to do with knowing when you're snoozing and when you're not - but it isn't that simple. as anyone who can see through the eyelids will testify, and it sure beats open eye surgery.
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Reply from Lynnoh Oct.09.2007 12:02PM EDT →Email Lynnoh		(snicker) :)
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Reply from -----0 Oct.09.2007 04:14PM EDT		Keep your eyes open naturally. You need neither open your eyes too wide, nor half close your eyes.
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Reply from 77 zen ror Oct.09.2007 05:45PM EDT →Email 77 zen ror		To see all things for the first time. With the eyes of compassion. So you can be awaken with all you see.
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Reply from ______ Oct.10.2007 08:52AM EDT		Oh ok but the thing is, I close my eyes and I can party and I can sleep; I close my eyes and I can see; and I see through my eyelids when I need to.
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Reply from Lynnoh Oct.10.2007 11:33AM EDT →Email Lynnoh		so
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Reply from 77 zen ror Oct.10.2007 05:28PM EDT →Email 77 zen ror		So, You can be one with your self & life. To see all what the world has for you to see & enjoy. with eyes fully open.
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