Hi Diana I'd agree that if we try to do something like "get rid" of thoughts or ego, that won't work. But if ego is seen for what it is (ideas revolving around self-grasping), then we can let go of it, and the pattern eventually loosens and fades.
Dogen put it best. "To study Buddhism is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self. To forget the self is to be enlightened by all things. To be enlightened by all things is to be free from attachment to the body and mind of one's self and of others." Ian >Greetings all Sangha, > >Hmmmm - Mack, where in Zen does it say to rid yourself >of the ego? It's like trying to get rid of your >thoughts; doesn't work. > >I'm interested in further explanation of "modesty" in >Zen terminology, kaoabcd, if you care to expound a >bit. > >Thanks, >Diana > >--- mackkup <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > --- In [email protected], "kaoabcd" > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > Dear All, > > > In my mind, Zen always tells its believer to > > be modest. Is that > > > possible to all of you retain modest all the time? > > > > > > > > Rid yourself of the ego then yes its possible. until > > then, no. Mack > > > > > > > > > > > >__________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Personals - Better first dates. More second dates. >http://personals.yahoo.com > > > > >Noble Eightfold Path: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, >Right Action, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration, Right >Livelihood >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Would you Help a Child in need? It is easier than you think. Click Here to meet a Child you can help. http://us.click.yahoo.com/0Z9NuA/I_qJAA/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/
