Dependent Origination & Eternity

[Daemon]

It's occurred to me that it might be of interest and of value to some people as a starting point for (possibly silent) reflection.

 

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[Marblehead]

I don't remain silent very long.

 

Yes, I have accepted the concept of dependent origin.  Can't accept eternity though.

 

[Daemon]

Are you saying that dependent origination has a beginning and an ending?

 

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Edited September 18, 2018 by Daemon

[Marblehead]

8 minutes ago, Daemon said:

Are you saying that dependent origination has a beginning and an ending?

Yes and no.  (I know, not a good answer.)

 

There is a beginning and an end for all thing-nesses.

 

Once upon a time there was no physical (thingness) universe.

 

I hold to the concept of cycles therefore,

 

At some point in time there will no longer be a universe.

 

But the potential for a new universe always exists.

 

Call it Dao?  Or God?  Whatever.  I like potential as that word isn't offensive.

 

 

[Daemon]

1 minute ago, Marblehead said:

 

Yes and no.  (I know, not a good answer.)

 

 

I feel that's a great answer, especially as you then explained it.

 

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