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Moksha (Sanskrit: मोक्ष mokṣa), also called vimoksha, vimukti and mukti, means emancipation, liberation or release. Enlightenment refers to the "full comprehension of a situation". It is commonly used to denote the Age of Enlightenment, but is also used in Western cultures in a religious context. It translates several Buddhist terms and concepts, most notably bodhi, kensho and satori. Related terms from Asian religions are moksha (liberation) in Hinduism, Kevala Jnana in Jainism and ushta in Zoroastrianism. SOURCES: - Moksha @ Wikipedia - Enlightenment @ Wikipedia

The aim of the sitting posture is to balance being upright and alert, with being relaxed. When exploring a sitting posture, we want to choose a method that is relatively easy. Choosing a method that looks good, but is a significant struggle defeats the purpose of meditation. What is most important is what you do with your mind, not what you do with your feet or legs. SOURCE: Meditation Posture @ Meditation-Zen

The Mind that cannot be grasped (held onto) is what all Buddhas are, for They personally rely upon It as supreme, fully perfected enlightenment. As the Diamond-Cutting Scripture says, “The mind of the past cannot be retained; the mind of the present cannot be held onto; the mind of the future cannot be grasped.” This expression points to the Buddha’s reliance upon the Mind that cannot be held onto, which is what all Buddhas do. SOURCE: Master Dogen - Shobogenzo On 'The Mind Cannot Be Grasped' (Shin Fukatoku)

Not doing any evils, devoutly practicing every good, purifying one's own mind: this is the teachings of all Buddhas. Zaprzestanie wszelkiego zła, Oddane praktykowanie każdego dobra, Oczyszczając swój umysł. - to jest nauka wszystkich Buddów. SOURCE: Master Dogen - Shobogenzo On ‘Refrain from All Evil Whatsoever’ (Shoaku Makusa)

Dogen's teachers told him that all beings are endowed with Buddha nature: "whole-being is the Buddha-nature" "impermanence is in itself Buddha-nature" SOURCES: - Master Dogen on Buddha Nature @ Wikipedia - Master Dogen @ Buddhism.About - Buddha Nature @ Buddhism.About

Because he wanted to teach the Mahayana: True nature of things is emptiness.

End of pleasure brings pain. End of pain brings pleasure. Sex brings pleasure.