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I think this subject raises the issue of Buddhist "theory", where analytical people encountering original Buddhism put their own twist on it. I suppose this has been going on, generation after generation, ever since the Buddha's death. It has its Western appeal, but seems like a distraction - an inevitable curiosity to be discarded.
It also seems likely Buddha would have anticipated this and addressed it in his teaching. Perhaps it is all "physical realm"? But doesn't that raise the question of "differentiation" as a mistake? If all is one, why differentiate as "physical" or otherwise?
Americans pride themselves on multitasking - multitasking means doing lots of stuff fast poorly
Often true. And a very good example of that is when one is talking to another person, but also fiddling with their smart phone or shuffling papers, and not focusing on the most important thing -- what the other person is saying.
I think this subject raises the issue of Buddhist "theory", where analytical people encountering original Buddhism put their own twist on it. I suppose this has been going on, generation after generation, ever since the Buddha's death. It has its Western appeal, but seems like a distraction - an inevitable curiosity to be discarded.
It also seems likely Buddha would have anticipated this and addressed it in his teaching. Perhaps it is all "physical realm"? But doesn't that raise the question of "differentiation" as a mistake? If all is one, why differentiate as "physical" or otherwise?
The paper has many ideas and concepts from the Advaita school as well. He seems to teach both Buddhism and Hindusim.
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He uses too many words and my questions are more for me to answer than for him.
He is a very sharp academic. I doubt I would understand his answers.
I've begun to journal my questions and, later, I hope my answers.
This forum has graciously indulged my words and helped me understand this and that.
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He uses too many words and my questions are more for me to answer than for him.
He is a very sharp academic. I doubt I would understand his answers.
This forum has graciously indulged my words and helped me understand this and that.
He uses too many words and my questions are more for me to answer than for him.
He is a very sharp academic. I doubt I would understand his answers.
This forum has graciously indulged my words and helped me understand this and that.
Keeping in mind what the primary purpose of Buddhism is, think about: Is what I am doing causing or reducing suffering for myself or others. If it is increasing suffering, contemplate what you can do to reduce it. Pretty much everything else follows.
It's more difficult when you are not in control of a cause of suffering.
Keeping in mind what the primary purpose of Buddhism is, think about: Is what I am doing causing or reducing suffering for myself or others. If it is increasing suffering, contemplate what you can do to reduce it. Pretty much everything else follows.
It's more difficult when you are not in control of a cause of suffering.
Mostly, I think my ignorance is a problem which I am working on.
My cup is full of mud and I am removing it a spoonful at a time.
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