> Ok - something is not adding up for me here. When I put "me" in quotes > like that, I am referring to the constructed self-grasping - the idea of "I > am". This is not an essential component of awareness at all. It can be > abandoned. I am not referring to the aggregates (which includes the > physical eyes). > > After enlightenment, the Buddha, Zen Masters, and others still see, hear, > feel and function normally, obviously. But they are completely free of > self-grasping constructions, unlike others, who still have this. How does > this fit in with what you are saying?
Before I answer this, what do you consider an essential component of awareness? David P.S. I'm enjoying our conversation. :-) -- _______________________________________________ NEW! Lycos Dating Search. The only place to search multiple dating sites at once. http://datingsearch.lycos.com ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> In low income neighborhoods, 84% do not own computers. At Network for Good, help bridge the Digital Divide! http://us.click.yahoo.com/hjtSRD/3MnJAA/i1hLAA/S27xlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Current Book Discussion: Appreciate Your Life by Taizan Maezumi Roshi 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/
