http://buddhism.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=173838&page=9
If people can levitate, modern scientists would name it
an 'Anomoly', because they cannot explain it. There is so much
anomolies in the world but textbooks are not rewritten. Modern
science has sought so much about the 'outside' but forsaken the
'within'. Thats why it will never be able to explain such phenomena
any time soon. I dont know about other yogis, but I am sure
Buddhist monks wont bother proving these abilities to anyone. But
if you are close to them you will realise it eventually. If you are
fortunate enough to meet someone who has such abilities, maybe one
day you'll be convinced yourself. I am fully convinced but no
matter what I say, I'm afraid you wont believe it until you see for
yourself.
The point is - whether or not you believe in these things, its
really unimportant. So what if you have these powers? So what if
you dont? Does having such powers make you any more wiser or
enlightened?
Kalama Sutra
"Rely not on the teacher/person, but on the teaching. Rely not on
the words of the teaching, but on the
spirit of the words. Rely not on theory, but on experience.Do not
believe in anything simply because you
have heard it. Do not believe in traditions because they have been
handed down for many generations. Do
not believe anything because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do
not believe in anything because it is
written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely
on the authority of your teachers and
elders. But after observation and analysis, when you find that
anything agrees with reason and is
conducive to the good and the benefit of one and all, then accept
it and live up to it."
- the Buddha
Buddhists do not see it as an anomaly, but
scientists would.
There is an interesting website in my bookmarks, it gives many
sound account of various human abilities that are widely known as
paranormal. There is also a levitating chapter. Many other chapters
are equally interesting.
Many are those who practise meditation for many years. But of
course, they are not Buddhist, mostly the indian yogis, because it
is against Buddhist laws to demonstrate it.
http://www.amazingabilities.com/amaze8a.html
And although I have not personally seen levitating feats, I have
seen and heard many examples. Of course it is up to you to believe
or not.
I will stop discussing regarding levitation and other 'paranormal
feats' because this discussion is not worthy to discuss
A buddhist forum shouldn't promote too much interest in the
'paranormal' and 'psychic abilities' stuff. I have already
presented you enough info in many previous posts for you to decide
yourself. Whether you believe it is fine and there is only so much
the internet can show.. you have to meet one of those people
yourself. I do not need to convince anyone of anything at all.