I'm reading this great Jed McKenna book by that title. It rocks. Here's a quote It's supposedly a quote from a Buddha....

"I will obtain the ultimate truth and ultimate reality. That is the ultimate aim of my life in this world- whether my body will remain with me or go to pieces. My bones and flesh may go into complete annihiliation or remain with me; I shall obtain the true form of the universe. Through innumerable incarnations, good results; I have obtained a human body, I will not lose this golden opportunity and will certainly obtain samadhi and the Real Form of Consciousness. Calamity may come or go, mountains may break upon my head, but I will not leave my promise to obtain nirvanam."