Hi Andre,

> Wilber has termed "Boomeritis Buddhism" which he sees as 'the greatest
> internal threat to the dharma in the West". He's written a book about it of
> course and is also cited in Austin's "Zen-Brain Reflections" which I am
> perusing at the moment.

My "Zen-Brain Reflections" is upside down along side my reading chair. I'm
slowly on my second pass through it. I found it quite a slog but
interesting.

> Austin asks: "What is wrong with today's 'baby boomer generation? Wilber calls
> it "Boomeritis". Think of it as an unusually virulent, endemic, post-modern
> psychological affliction. It is a disorder that combines the extremes of
> pluralism ("all realities are equally valid") with those of narcissism (don't
> challenge MY convictions about MY reality").
>   The ingredients of narcissism are a major barrier to genuine, deep,
> spiritual transformation. Until introspection and insights begin to soften the
> hard soil of one's old narcissistic attitudes, it is difficult for the seeds
> of transformation to take root and grow. This is a long process of
> DEconditioning. It requires a supportive environment. One slowly learns about
> oneself and starts to apply this new understanding every day, in subtle
> actionable deeds. This process of reshaping our old attitudes and behaviors is
> what is meant by LIVING Zen".(pp 11-12)

I have to chuckle at Wilbur. What else could be expected out of a
"professional" Buddhist? Or "professional" Christian, or "professional" Jew,
or "professional" Islamist? What do I mean "professional" xxxxxx? That
his/her primary means of support comes from ministering, talking, and
writing about their chosen religion. Hell complaining about how lay
practioners practice is part of their job. It goes almost without saying
that lay-abouts are always looking for a shortcut to Heaven or Nirvana.
Though I find the bomb strapped about waist almost beyond criticism if they
would just learn to practice in private ;-)

Dave


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