Forestgreen

What is the difference between trying to get enlightened and being enlightened and trying to realize that enlightenment?

This differentiation is most likely done by non- theravadins. I base my practice mostly on theravada texts, and no- self relates to reality, not to me as an isolated practitioner, since the idea of an isolated practitioner is conventional truth, not absolute truth. If the practice doesn't reflect that, it is inheritantly flawed. I still feel that mahayana rethoric is based on an hair-splitting attempt to prove spiritual superiority, while causing a split in the sangha. And intending to save all beings before one has realized reality and cleared the storehouse mind, isn't that just a bit arrogant?

This is why I avoid zen/ chan texts. Too cognitive.

Holding their breath, the crowd surrounding him awaits a quotation that supports his statement.

So, basically: Getting a treatment one does not need, or getting a treatment not focused on ones needs, might be bad for you? Sounds like something relevant for any treatment, really.

No.