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
Enlightenment of Awakening
17 DecWhen our actions are based on empathy and compassion we naturally want ourselves and all other sentient beings to be well, happy and free from suffering. This intention of goodwill to all men, women, and creatures is based on the natural state of being without ignorance. This natural state of mind and emotions can be accomplished through the gradual and progressive transformation of dis-identification and non-attachment to the pragmatic, relative yet necessary conceptual world. After transcending the attachments and identifications to conceptualization and objectification and the duality of the subject/object, one can and will continue to participate with others in the construction and origination of these images and stories while, at the same time, knowing that it is all a sort of magic show, thereby, give up the attachments, dogma, and identifications with the stories and characters that are created in our minds. This is the Enlightenment of Awakening to seeing things as they are. This is understanding the non-substantiality of all forms.