“In Zen an altered state of consciousness is no more than an ancillary phenomenon, never to be sought after for its own sake. When altered states and the expansion of consciousness are emphasized, as occurred in America and Europe, Zen falls into the proximity of drugs—an association not heard of in Japan.” ZenAltered States Of Concsciousness Book:Zen Enlightenment: Origins And Meaning Source: Zen Enlightenment: Origins And Meaning