... when the nature of mind is introduced by a master, it is just too simple for us to believe.
Our ordinary mind tells us this cannot be, there must be something more to it than this.
It must surely be more "glorious", with light blazing in space around us, angels with flowing golden hair swooping down to meet us, and a deep Wizard of Oz voice announcing, "Now you have been introduced to the nature of your mind."
There is no such drama.
(p. 54)
All too often people come to meditation in the hope of extraordinary results, like visions, lights, or some supernatural miracle.
When no such thing occurs, they feel extremely disappointed.
But the real miracle of meditation is more ordinary and much more useful...
(p. 80)
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