The Tao Of Zen, The Way of Presence Options

I have learned that Zen (without the religious variations of Buddhism) is the perfect complement to my Magickal work.


Does anyone else also include Zen as an integral part of their lives?

Since my purpose for Magickal work is focused on personal growth (theurgy) - instead of trying to be the "Great and Powerful Oz!" hurling spells around for sex and riches, and/or waging ostensible "magic warfare" with enemies - I've also noticed that the more I actually grow, then the less ritual work I do.

Oh, sure, when something is off I get on it.
And yeah, I find that ritually landscaping the inner-verse can be both very entertaining and educational.

Yet I increasingly notice that as the soul sculpting progresses, the need for repeatedly summoning, invoking, evoking, banishing, and otherwise ritually magick tinkering with the dynamics of my inner-ecology has become far less than what it was when first getting started with The Art. To make a physical comparison, it's parallel with having reached the point with working out at the gym where it's maintenance with appropriate corrections, and not so much a super weightloss / muscle gain focused routine.

Developing progressive mastery with Zen is the means by which I apply the results of my soul sculpting through relationships with others.


So I understand what you mean, Vagrant Dreamer.

This post has been edited by Praxis: Nov 16 2011, 01:02 PM