Wittgenstein said philosophy does not solve problems it makes them disappear.
This is Zen it does not solve problems but it does make them disappear. In
that they are no longer my problems but a problem in Zen philosophy. How can
philosophy be nerotic? It is something you do not something you are.
Philosophy is then nothing that can be neurotic.
--Michael <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:I think it's obvious there's nothing wrong
with intellect (or
emotions) per se. You need to think well to live well.
I've always found "non-attachment" too abstract. "Attachment" is
difficult to visualize.
The image of a hand not grasping, letting go, I can understand
and use.
--Michael
--- Rod <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> . and even our own Bill suggests that: "Human intellect is not
> forbidden
> fruit in zen as many believe. It is a natural human attribute
> and should
> not be demonized."
>
> As you suggest Ian, I think it is the non-attachment that is
> the essential
> message.
>
> DC
>
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