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<blockquote class="definition">'''Kenshō''' is the Japanese Buddhist syncretic with [[Realization of Self]]. Kensho means "seeing" while shō means"nature/essence".<ref>Wikipedia Entry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kensh%C5%8D</ref> Thus, Kenshō is seeing one's essential self or [[Spiritual Ego]]. The term is generally used equivalent to [[Satori]], but used to refer to a minor glimpse of self, or minor apprehension of truth, at the beginning of an aspirant's journey. </blockquote> | |||
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The poem [https://www.michaelsharp.org/i-amwe-are/ I Am/We Are] is an expression of Kensho, the initial realization that one's true identity arises from the [[Spiritual Ego]]. | The poem [https://www.michaelsharp.org/i-amwe-are/ I Am/We Are] is an expression of Kensho, the initial realization that one's true identity arises from the [[Spiritual Ego]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:24, 22 December 2022
Kenshō is the Japanese Buddhist syncretic with Realization of Self. Kensho means "seeing" while shō means"nature/essence".[1] Thus, Kenshō is seeing one's essential self or Spiritual Ego. The term is generally used equivalent to Satori, but used to refer to a minor glimpse of self, or minor apprehension of truth, at the beginning of an aspirant's journey.
Syncretic Terms
Notes
Kensho typically refers to an initial or early Awakening experience, and not perfected Connection. Satori refers to a deeper, more significant, more permanent realization of Self
The poem I Am/We Are is an expression of Kensho, the initial realization that one's true identity arises from the Spiritual Ego.
Footnotes
- ↑ Wikipedia Entry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kensh%C5%8D
