I think I agree with you mostly.

I agree that it's mainly about setting a frame of mind. But then I think the causal way of thinking is, too, for other purposes.

I absolutely agree with what you said about the view of science in western culture. I think that's a big problem.

I think Madhyamaka are definitely saying all that shiz is an illusion but I don't think they're saying it in a Zen way. It smacks more of Taoism (to which, along with Ludy W. I am very sympathetic) to me.

I'm sorry, I haven't really said much. Nothing useful is coming to mind right now.

I think that having a non-causal "understanding" would be the equivalent of insanity.