--- terencc mccahey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Isnt the point of practice is not to eliminate > suffering but know that no matter what suffering is > there , its a part of life ??Only when you accept > that fact do you achieve freedom by being detached > to whatever comes up in your mind that causes > suffering .
This harkens back to what Diana said several days ago -- she observed that suffering is there only if we take it seriously. Which begs the question: if suffering is not taken seriously, does it then qualify to be taken as 'suffering'? It is of crucial importance to come to terms with the fact that suffering can indeed be eliminated. Buddhahood is not some sort of a truce with the world. It is not a philosophical resignation to the sad but inevitable facts of life. Buddhahod is complete elimination of any possiblity of pain. > This is my impression but I find it hard > to remain detached ALL the time . What are other > thoughts on this ...Is it really attainable to > become detached and act as a witness to what is > going on around you ?I try but it doesnt always work > for me --Allison It is definitelly possible. If it weren't, what good would the practice be? Alex ===== No karma was produced during the composition of this letter __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Has someone you know been affected by illness or disease? Network for Good is THE place to support health awareness efforts! http://us.click.yahoo.com/UwRTUD/UOnJAA/i1hLAA/S27xlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Noble Eightfold Path: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration, Right Livelihood Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZenForum/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
