Hi Marsha and Mark, I do not know how you envision evolution, language? Pirsig changes the status of "Quality" from a adjective, relative existence, in SOM to a noun, DQ indefinable existence, in MOQ.
What is the logic supporting this change? It can only be some change in a reality of existence like evolution not simply definition since DQ/SQ describes a metaphysics of existence, not simply a correction to SOM's real and intentional existence in terms of quality. Are there adjectives, nouns etc. in the MOQ? How does logic change from SOM to MOQ? For myself I am content to accept levels in existence, evolution, as a reality of DQ/SQ metaphysics. Joe On 12/2/11 11:39 PM, "MarshaV" <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello Mark, I know you've said that you are sick of the sutras, but the Heart > Sutra explains that 'Emptiness is form, form is emptiness'. I understand the > relationship between DQ/sq to be the same. But this can be, should be, > experienced not just conceptualized. There seems to be middle degrees between > being a Buddha and being comatose or a newborn baby. It's been said by many > that it is right there in front of you, something you've always known. And > you don't need mind-altering drugs. Maybe it helps to find encouragement from > someone we think we can trust, from someone whose explanation seems real > enough to seem possible. But you think on it. And then stop thinking for > long enough to see. Marsha Moq_Discuss mailing list Listinfo, Unsubscribing etc. http://lists.moqtalk.org/listinfo.cgi/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org Archives: http://lists.moqtalk.org/pipermail/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org/ http://moq.org/md/archives.html
