The Trap of Dualism – The unanswered questions.
14 FebInstead, at a non-dualistic level, one knows Oneness.
The sciences are left to do their own legitimate study of finding out
Nor, would he have supported the struggles of theologians over the
It is remarkably difficult for human beings to overcome the
The ultimate reality is unknowable and beyond the scope of human
When we listen deeply to our intuition, the internal sense, all is a
An innate, pure, non-dual awareness uniting the wisdom of beyond
The Buddha saw in the wisdom of non-conceptual, non-dual
Mental training in Buddhism and apophatic theology is based on an
The Buddha used the raft simile to illustrate this; “In the same way, monks, I have
Indeed, this common version of moral and metaphysical duality undermines and confuses any capacities for trueself-kindness, humility, compassion, and Awakening.
The will is remorselessly dominated to renounce its attachments, but
As Rumi wrote, ‘Your worst enemy is hiding within yourself, and that
Mistaking Words for the Truth
The Circle of Life
11 Sep
Alexander Von Humboldt
The circle of life
Ecosystems consist of living organisms interacting with the non-living elements in their environment, such as soil, atmosphere, water, and heat and sunlight, in ways that are essential for their survival. We all know that trees produce the oxygen we breathe, but most of us do not know that our oceans are at least as important for producing healthy air. Another example is that over 500 plant species rely on bats to pollinate their flowers, including species of mango, banana, and cocoa. Like birds, some bats play a critical role in spreading the seeds of trees and other plants and also help to reduce the number of mosquitos.
Alexander Von Humboldt, the 18th-century scientist and explorer, world-famous in his time, was the first to explain the fundamental functions of the forest for the ecosystem and climate, claiming that the world is a single interconnected organism. This is the concept of nature as we know it today. According to Von Humboldt, everything, to the smallest creature, has its role and together makes the whole, in which humankind is just one small part (Andrea Wulf, 2015).