Good one Ian. How did the Buddha come to the conclusion that his path was worthy of merit unless it was through some sort of philosophical contemplation? ;>) DC -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ian Sent: Tuesday 29 November 2005 14:08 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Zen] Re: Is Existence Suffering? I can see the point there and it's an interesting one. Still, I prefer to think that philosophical *problems* are a kind of neurosis perhaps. Philosophy sometimes gets a bum rap, but if we take it for what it is - a tool, a guide, a pointer, use it skillfully and not attach to it, then it serves it's rightful purpose. Sometimes a few good words can open doors.
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