A person searches for a mountain, but the mountain is hidden in clouds and darkness. Suddenly, the sky brightens and clears, and the mountain is visible. them, they will recognize what is happening and check themselves.

Some people feel that they have as many vexations after kensho as they did before the experience. They feel that the results are not worth the effort. These people do not have the correct understanding of kensho. Seeing into one's true nature does not necessarily eliminate vexations. It only makes you aware of what your vexations are. To give an analogy, a person searches for a mountain, but the mountain is hidden in clouds and darkness. Suddenly, the sky brightens and clears, and the mountain is visible. The person is happy because he or she has seen the mountain, but it's still far away. There is still much work to be done. Seeing the mountain is like seeing into one's self-nature. Some people succeed in seeing the mountain without much practice, but to reach the peak requires great effort.

Some people practice long and hard and never see the mountain, not knowing that they are very close, even in the foothills. Then with a gentle nudge or the slightest guidance, they suddenly realize that they are already there. This is the equivalent of deep enlightenment. It is rare, but it demonstrates that there are many levels of enlightenment.

Seeing the mountain, even if it's still far away, is good. People with such insight will practice with more conviction and greater faith. They will understand what vexations are, and they will understand what selflessness is. Their understanding will not come from their intellect, but through direct awareness.