ED, Not at all, one uses it as required but as a tool. On doesn't live inside it and see the world through it...
Edgar On Jun 5, 2012, at 12:47 PM, ED wrote: > > > Edgar, > > Would it be correct to go further and assert that if one has zen, one is > freed from all discursive and dianoetic thinking - and possibly all > feelings too? > > --ED > > PS: Bill, your views are always welcome because I view them to be > nearest to if not identical with the views of the lineage of your second > oriental Zen teacher. > > --- In [email protected], Edgar Owen <edgarowen@...> wrote: > > > > Joe, > > > > Well being a quadriplegic would also 'keep you out of trouble' but > that doesn't mean it has anything to do with Zen... > > > > The correct understanding is if you really have Zen you don't worry > about 'getting into trouble'. > > > > Edgar > >
