Question
I have just read the latest question about awakening, and your answer. There is one point you did not expand on: is awakening permanent? I would like your view. Personally, I think everyone can experience awakening. The problem is not piling illusions on top of it, and even more so in the desire to awaken, which I think is the most pernicious illusion. You can certainly have a fantastic car and master the gears to drive at the ideal speed, be a superb driver. To me, the problem is more that you also have to remember where you put the ignition key and not forget to visit the mechanic now and then if you do not know how to do repairs yourself. Otherwise, you risk breaking down and not getting very far. Best wishes to you and the sangha.
Laurent
Answer from Master Kosen
The ego is impermanent; awakening is permanent.
Kosen