RongzomFan Posted February 15, 2014 The Direct Path is taught in person. First off, Direct Path is not a thing. Its something Dennis Waite or some other NeoAdvaitins made up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asunthatneversets Posted February 15, 2014 A book does not have Direct Introduction, therefore there is nothing Direct about it. It has nothing to do with direct introduction to begin with. Nor did it ever aspire to. It isn't related to the buddhadharma, so it's context is completely different. 'Direct Path' is merely a title. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RongzomFan Posted February 15, 2014 It has nothing to do with direct introduction to begin with. Nor did it ever aspire to. It isn't related to the buddhadharma, so it's context is completely different. 'Direct Path' is merely a title. Who made up this title? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gatito Posted February 15, 2014 This is how I can deduce that neither of you are practitioners of buddhadharma. In your opinion Guess what conclusions I draw from that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gatito Posted February 15, 2014 First off, Direct Path is not a thing. Its something Dennis Waite or some other NeoAdvaitins made up. Incorrect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RongzomFan Posted February 15, 2014 In your opinion Do you take Buddhist refuge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RongzomFan Posted February 15, 2014 Incorrect Whats incorrect about it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simple_Jack Posted February 15, 2014 In your opinion Guess what conclusions I draw from that Just give up the sophistry already. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simple_Jack Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) Do you take Buddhist refuge? At least this can be said of Greg Goode. Edited February 15, 2014 by Simple_Jack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RongzomFan Posted February 15, 2014 Just give up the sophistry already. That's the word I was trying to think of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gatito Posted February 15, 2014 Do you take Buddhist refuge? None of your business Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asunthatneversets Posted February 15, 2014 Who made up this title? Greg did I'm fairly certain. He has explained the origin of the name but I cannot recall the details. It is based on the teachings of Śri Atmananda Krishna Menon. I don't practice Advaita, but as far as those teachings go Greg's path is the most refined I have ever encountered. It even deconstructs itself at the end so there is no 'Brahman' or 'awareness' left over, which is unlike any other paths of that kind. Quite interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RongzomFan Posted February 15, 2014 None of your business Ha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RongzomFan Posted February 15, 2014 Greg did I'm fairly certain. He should have invented a more accurate name. I noticed he has a book named "Direct Path". There is nothing direct about a book. A book doesn't have direct introduction. Its nothing more then Zen people reading sutras. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gatito Posted February 15, 2014 Just give up the sophistry already. That's a good example of why I can't be bothered to discuss anything with either of you seriousy now (or ever again) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simple_Jack Posted February 15, 2014 That's a good example of why I can't be bothered to discuss anything with either of you seriousy now (or ever again) Your remarks in this thread are the reason why there can't be any honest discussions about the insights of different traditions on the TTB's. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songtsan Posted February 15, 2014 Will you guys please stop mentally masturbating and hating on each other! This is not some kind of psychological dick measuring contest. Agree to disagree and get over your shallow selves. Get on with your work my friends. Become enlightened, stop pretending to be. 'Nuff said. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simple_Jack Posted February 15, 2014 Will you guys please stop mentally masturbating and hating on each other! This is not some kind of psychological dick measuring contest. Agree to disagree and get over your shallow selves. Get on with your work my friends. Become enlightened, stop pretending to be. 'Nuff said. I personally find it all amusing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asunthatneversets Posted February 15, 2014 He should have invented a more accurate name. I noticed he has a book named "Direct Path". There is nothing direct about a book. A book doesn't have direct introduction. Its nothing more then Zen people reading sutras. The direct introduction part of it is a complete non-sequitur. It's like saying Brazilian football players don't wear a helmet and pads so they aren't playing football. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gatito Posted February 15, 2014 Your remarks in this thread are the reason why there can't be any honest discussions about the insights of different traditions on the TTB's. My remarks on this thread are due mainly to my experiences of and with the pair of you over a protracted period of time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RongzomFan Posted February 15, 2014 The direct introduction part of it is a complete non-sequitur. They are advertising their product as Direct, when its not. They should call it Nondirect Path. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simple_Jack Posted February 15, 2014 My remarks on this thread are due mainly to my experiences of and with the pair of you over a protracted period of time Yet, you can't overcome your own biased double standards when encountering the teachings of buddhadharma. What's up with that? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asunthatneversets Posted February 15, 2014 They are advertising their product as Direct, when its not. They should call it Nondirect Path. In the context of Advaita Vedanta it very well may be direct. It is a completely different context, holding it to a standard of a different teaching it isn't even related to doesn't make much sense. Now if the book claimed to be a buddhadharma teaching I might perhaps understand the objection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simple_Jack Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) Forget it. Edited February 15, 2014 by Simple_Jack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RongzomFan Posted February 15, 2014 In the context of Advaita Vedanta it very well may be direct. It is a completely different context, holding it to a standard of a different teaching it isn't even related to doesn't make much sense. Now if the book claimed to be a buddhadharma teaching I might perhaps understand the objection. Reading text is nondirect. Period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites