Re: 2/27- Branching Streams: 3rd Talk - Buddha is Always Here
Hi,
Yes, I think that is what I understand "enlightenment" to be. On the one hand any conception must by definition be wrong. I think it is more like one of those infinities that Buddhism is full of, e.g. one must save all sentient being even though they are infinite, understand all dharma although inexhaustible, and all in the knowledge that they don't really exist anyway.
I don't know but it is interesting to explore. And the on the other side is your nicely put middle path of using the experience of absolute and relative which does seem more real and a better way to live. Especially in tough times like your witnessing the car crash.
I'm doing baby steps, seeing what happens, luckily I have a wife, kids and full time job to keep me grounded. So far, so good, I would say I'm up to 0.1x7. If I start claiming to be a fully enlightened guru feel free to give me a good slap.
Cheers,
Paul
Hi,
Yes, I think that is what I understand "enlightenment" to be. On the one hand any conception must by definition be wrong. I think it is more like one of those infinities that Buddhism is full of, e.g. one must save all sentient being even though they are infinite, understand all dharma although inexhaustible, and all in the knowledge that they don't really exist anyway.
I don't know but it is interesting to explore. And the on the other side is your nicely put middle path of using the experience of absolute and relative which does seem more real and a better way to live. Especially in tough times like your witnessing the car crash.
I'm doing baby steps, seeing what happens, luckily I have a wife, kids and full time job to keep me grounded. So far, so good, I would say I'm up to 0.1x7. If I start claiming to be a fully enlightened guru feel free to give me a good slap.
Cheers,
Paul
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