Wednesday, August 23, 2006

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"If one considers the emphasis on meditation in the nondualist Asian traditions, one might conclude that the act of thinking is nothing but an interference that distorts reality; therefore we should strive to eliminate or minimize it. But this inference would be just as wrong as believing that sense-perception or physical activity must be 'transcended'. None of these should be rejected, but their actual nature must be realized."
David Loy
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3 Comments:

Blogger isaiah said...

And here's where we tend to fall into trouble- "thinking" enlightenment means ceasing this or that, transcending this or that.

Understanding this moment is perfect as it is, that nothing is broken or needs mending allows thoughts to come and go.

9:05 AM  
Blogger Don Iannone, D.Div., Ph.D. said...

Thanks for the balanced position.

10:49 AM  
Blogger Dan said...

To both of you I say: Yep!

10:45 PM  

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