The goal of Zen is to attain a state of pure awareness from "summary" of The Way of Zen by Alan Watts
Zen is often misunderstood as being merely a form of meditation or a philosophical belief system. However, at its core, Zen is about achieving a state of pure awareness, a state of being fully present in the moment without any distractions or attachments. This state of pure awareness is not something to be attained through effort or striving; rather, it is the natural state of being that is obscured by the clutter of our minds. The goal of Zen is not to achieve some grand enlightenment or to become a superior being, but simply to return to our true nature, which is pure awareness. This pure awareness is like a mirror that reflects the world without any distortions or judgments. In this state, we are able to see thing...
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