transforming union and the path to Buddhist enlightenment teach the opposite. They come to us by not seeking self in any form, including stages of enlightenment or divine union. No doubt, it is hard not to hope for some reward for all our efforts, but it is a sign of progress when we move from the hope of reward to simply accepting God as God is and all reality as it is, without seeking or reflecting on ourselves. As soon as we reflect on ourselves, we are back in our own private universe with the