The ultimate goal of Zen is to experience liberation from suffering from "summary" of The Way of Zen by Alan Watts
The ultimate aim of Zen is not merely to gain insight into the true nature of reality, but to go beyond all concepts and experiences in order to achieve liberation from suffering. This liberation is not a matter of escaping from the world or denying the existence of pain and difficulty, but rather of seeing through the illusions that create suffering in the first place. Zen teaches that suffering arises from our attachment to our desires and our mistaken belief in the permanence of the self. By letting go of these attachments and recognizing the impermanent and interconnected nature of all things, one can transcend suffering and experience a profound sense of freedom and peace. This liberation is not something to be achieved through effort ...
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