Lately I have been thinking quite a bit about why we practice. Is it because we want to find balance, calm our minds, get closer to who we really are, get enlightened? Aren't these all ways to replace a dwlusion with another? If we are all Buddhas already, then why do we go through the pain of sitting every day...to gain what? Nothing! Yet the question remains....for me at least. I just read a small article that tried to provide an answer to this question:
http://www.prairiezen.org/Readings/t..._do_zazen.html
I am sure this topic has been discussed before, but I would appreciate if you could share you views on this important aspect of practice.

Gassho, A