Unfortunately, most people are not at the level of nondiscrimination, so it is necessary to say something, even if it is not an accurate explanation. To truly grasp Buddhadharma, no words need be spoken, no instructions need be given. Why, then, do I talk so much? Because people cannot comprehend non-discrimination. I must try to explain Buddhadharma, no matter how feeble the attempt may be. I must address the self-attachment of sentient beings. Buddha did not have to say anything, yet for the sake of sentient beings, he preached Buddhadharma for forty-nine years.

You cannot discover your Buddha-nature through words, logic or intellect. You must grasp it directly, at which point you will see what a Buddha would see. If you saw your original nature, you would not be able to describe or analyze it.

On this retreat, some of you have described your experiences to me during personal interviews. If you were to relate these experiences to outsiders, especially people who do not meditate, you would probably find that they do not believe you, or that they cannot relate to your experiences. There is no way they can feel and see what you feel and see. Your experiences, whether shallow or profound, are uniquely yours. The deepest, most thorough enlightenment experiences are beyond explanation. I encourage you to discover your true nature directly. I cannot describe such an experience. Still, I am sure you are curious. You would like to hear stories about enlightenment experiences. Silently, you are asking, "What is it like? How does it feel?"