Originality is a conceived quality of perception. What seems to be new,
is but a small bit less ignorance of what is so. If we were to truly use
our own words, they would be unintelligible to others. Gibberish.
Instead, I use these words, borrowed from what is commonly called the
'English Language", as a symbolic way of sharing thoughts and
experiences. Recognizing the representative/illusory nature of this form
of expression, I realize whatever I share is not Zen, nor is it other.
Today's term to make you squirm, a koan to make you moan: 'Original
Suchness' ;)
K
On 6/1/2012 9:46 PM, Bill! wrote:
I second this motion. Just posting quotes is not interesting to me...
--- In [email protected] <mailto:Zen_Forum%40yahoogroups.com>,
"Joe" <desert_woodworker@...> wrote:
>
> Responding to a third-party's writing is not a real treat.
>
> Besides, that third-party will not get the benefit. ;-)
>
> What's on your OWN mind, Ed, say, in you OWN words?
>
> --Joe / Tucson
>
> --- In [email protected]
<mailto:Zen_Forum%40yahoogroups.com>, "ED" <seacrofter001@> wrote:
>
> > Excerpt:
> > "In what sense is the self an illusion?
> > For me, [snip]
> > Source: http://www.samharris.org
>
