[Zen] Evolution & Souls-Consciousness

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From: Villiviv Livillvi Are we talking about two different things here?  We are not random sacks of cells, our bodies are.  The life of a human body is one thing, and human consciousness is another, even though they work together.  Where is the ego in the body?  What cells make up ego, and thoughts?  What cells make up the consciousness that aknowleges sensory experience in the moment? My body was on this planet before I was born, will be rebuilt with fresh material several times while I live, and will be on this planet after I die.  Instead of wondering if/how our biological bodies evolved to how they are today, should we be focused on our spiritual evolution and let our bodies fill the need?>   Thank you for that. So what are we? Does Buddhism recognize this consciousness? Do Buddhists have souls? Are the souls dependent on DNA and evolution? Is this consciousness just an illusion created by Ego? 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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.