The Book of Serenity - Stephen H. Wolinsky Ph. D.

Why is this important to remember as we tread
through this series of books? Because all pointers
and metaphors are using words which represent
and describe things which do not exist. In short,
Don’t fall into the words and language games.
Finally, be aware of regressed tendency forming
precognitive traps that offer pleasure and rewards
for understanding and learning the words and
their meanings. This deeply imbedded current
assures only more craving and a fixation on learning
more and more words to have more and more
experiences with the belief that both experiences
and words/understanding will lead to the ultimate
experience, termed some form of “Enlightenment”.
Nisargadatta Maharaj: “…all experiences will
lead you to is more experiences…expect nothing from
experiences…”
As we will see Koans are designed to break the
language patterns, BUT, throw the thorn away,
otherwise you will fall into the trap of words and
the joy of learning and experiencing their meanings.
With Love
Your Mirage Brother
Stephen