--- In [email protected], Jue Miao Jing Ming - 覺å¦ç²¾æ <chan.jmjm@...> wrote: >
> If I may add some perspectives to Mel's observation below.... > We all know the basic Buddhist practice is simply "precepts, meditation, wisdom". > It simply means "if we can not surpass our habits -- habitual thoughts, habitual life style (the first practice), if we do not meditate (the second practice), then there is no wisdom. > Buddhist labeled this state of being, for those who do not practice, always judging, categorizing, using their mind instead of their heart, reincarnation. I notice that self-proclaimed meditators on the Zen Forum continually judge, and delude themselves that they do not. > "...besides, knowledge is at best second hand. What we see or hear are just emptiness..." (Seung Sahn). These teachers could stop repeating themselves and just meditate, so that their disciples can emulate their example? --ED
