--- Hello everybody. I'm a new member, so I certainly hope I'm not overstepping my bounds here, but to me suffering is part of the life experience. From my studies in Buddhism, I've learned to be open to all experiences in life; there is much to be learned, and through learning, understanding; and through understanding, mastery of those situations. As for detachment, it is totally possible; but I think the key is being centered, knowing yourself. If you understand your own being, the winds of life can blow as hard as they want, you will not be moved. I see so many people that when something happens, they have an immediate emotional reaction; however, if they viewed it from a detached(read objective) perspective, they would understand the situation as it truly is and thereby be able to control it. Thus eliminating any disruption to their ki. Just my humble opinion, GuyIn [email protected], Alex Bunard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > --- 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
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