Mike,
Tough question!
The answer is an unknown function of one's values, priorities, foci,
fixations, wisdom, compassion and obsession with 'truth'.
But, the question is moot to an agnostic for whom the truth is
indeterminate.
~ED
"The Truth can neither be asserted nor denied." ~Eastern Saying
--- In [email protected], mike brown <uerusuboyo@...> wrote:
>
ED,
Isn't it better to live in Truth than dwell in the false?
Mike
Bill,
Of what value, if any, is the realization of Buddha Mind to oneself or
others?
Does the realization of Buddha Mind ensure that an individual will
behave in a wise, compassionate and ethical manner?
Thanks,
~ED
--- In [email protected], "Bill!" <BillSmart@...> wrote:
>
ED,
I couldn't answer for all who have experienced satori. They would all
have
their own answers, and some perhaps no answer. Experiencing satori
(realization
of Buddha Mind) does not automatically give everyone the same values.
That's
the job of a religion. Religions built up around someone's satori
experience
(like Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and probably Islam)do tend to
unify and
then codify values. They would certainly have something to say about
this -
like 'forgive them - oh yeah, and cut off their penis while you're at
it'.
...Bill!
--- In [email protected], "ED" <seacrofter001@...> wrote:
>
> Steve and Bill, what might a woman/man who had realized kensho-satori
> have to say about punishment for rape?
> --ED
