Edgar,
Again we are dancing around semantics here.
The way I see it all zen techniques are focused on dissolving the illusion of
duality. One of these illusions, and IMO the most pernicious, is the illusion
of self. Since the self is the anchor point for attachments when it is seen as
illusory attachments then drop away.
So, you say po-tay-to and I say po-tah-to...Bill!
--- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, Edgar Owen <edgarowen@...> wrote:
>
> Bill,
>
> Of course there are techniques for dropping attachments.. And they are
> essential for realization....
>
> Edgar
>
>
>
> On May 24, 2013, at 5:40 AM, Bill! wrote:
>
> > Joe and Mike,
> >
> > Dropping or dissolving attachments might be the result of zen practice, but
> > as Joe says it's not a technique. You might as well command someone to
> > "Have compassion!", or "Grow hair!".
> >
> > ...Bill!
> >
> > --- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, uerusuboyo@ wrote:
> >>
> >> Joe,<br/><br/>Fair enough. 'When sitting, just sit. But above all else,
> >> don't wobble' is something I've come across a lot more than 'drop
> >> attachments'. BUT I have come across 'drop attachments' in Zen many, many
> >> times. Your point is well taken tho. <br/><br/><br/>Sent from Yahoo! Mail
> >> for iPad
> >>
> >
> >
>
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