Marblehead Posted February 10, 2015 ... hopefully I'll eventually come to rest somewhere in the middle. Yes, the Middle Path is almost always the best path. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc benway Posted February 10, 2015 Ok, btw I don't have a problem with "eternal-ism", as in "the soul of the soul". Â Doesn't that conflict with emptiness? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3bob Posted February 11, 2015 Steve, The way I see it there is a problem associated with that line of reasoning in that the concepts of emptiness and eternal-ism are both rafts... (which granted have their purposes but are not to be attached to, thus various and profound like summations are more or less fair game and to be honest about it pending until one has the nitty-gritty, brass-tacks personal proof amounting to more than fine rafts, even though they can still not prove a thing to anybody else - (except and perhaps only at the level of mind powers which is not the point anyway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodcarver Posted February 11, 2015 No one leaves the Tao. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted February 11, 2015 No one leaves the Tao. Â You're thinking of the Hotel California surely. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anderson Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) If you're asking... My answer is dont become a budist. Instead aim to understand your mind with the use of buddhist methods and advice from realized teachers. When it comes to attending teachings do not listen to anybody unless they've realized what they teach. Chokyi Nyima R... , yes. Edited February 11, 2015 by Anderson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc benway Posted February 11, 2015 Steve, The way I see it there is a problem associated with that line of reasoning in that the concepts of emptiness and eternal-ism are both rafts... (which granted have their purposes but are not to be attached to, thus various and profound like summations are more or less fair game and to be honest about it pending until one has the nitty-gritty, brass-tacks personal proof amounting to more than fine rafts, even though they can still not prove a thing to anybody else - (except and perhaps only at the level of mind powers which is not the point anyway! All true 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodcarver Posted February 11, 2015 Â You're thinking of the Hotel California surely. I mean you can do whatever you wish or change whatever idea but the tao remains the same... And don't call me Shirley 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3bob Posted February 12, 2015 If you're asking...My answer is think twice before becoming a nudist, for what you save on clothes will have to be spent on sunscreen. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
