Guest guest Posted April 20, 2001 Report Share Posted April 20, 2001 The duality of non-duality. [Holistic Spirituality] I think on this list we should be brave and not just follow blindly what Ramana or anybody else said. We should explore new ideas that address the philosophical weaknesses of Buddhism, Advaita, etc. Our [much maligned] minds can tap the cosmic mind for insights. These thoughts just came to me. Quantum physics states that light is simultaneously and paradoxically both wave and particle. So why cannot Reality be both non-dual and dual simultaneously and paradoxically? If you have not mastered or tamed all of these [body, mind, and soul] you are not fully realized or enlightened. This includes the interaction with 'others', with environment, etc. Spirituality does not take place in a vacuum. The body is affected, example: kundalini. The mind/ego/personality also undergoes a major change. Considering the body/mind as illusion is the highest form of escapism! There are no illusions. All that there is, is God, even the images or thoughts deep within a dream within a dream. All that you can imagine and that cannot be imagined is God, the Supreme Being. Every thought of yours, no matter how foolish or trite is also emanating from God [& existing within God]. Creation is just God changing [developing, emerging, manifesting, transforming, converting, metamorphosing, mutating, transmogrifying, transmuting, etc.] himself/herself. Non-duality is the flip side of duality. It is all a matter of point/angle/depth of view. God is having a lot of fun in this continuous process of recreating himself. This process is unfolding without even God knowing where it is headed. Knowing everything before hand would not be any fun would it? All experiences are experienced by God. Sorrow, anger, happiness, etc. God is also everyone, saint, sinner, etc. etc. However, we, splintered Consciousnesses with our own personalities are influencing and taking part in this unfolding. Don't get caught up in the duality of it. If overwhelmed dive deep within yourself and let the non-duality there refresh you and give you strength to carry on this ultimate gladiator sport that we seem to have volunteered for! Enlightenment cannot be the ultimate purpose of life. Heaven, hell, reincarnation and karma do not make any sense. Non-duality makes all these redundant. Beings who have got tired of 'the game' get a whiff of non-duality to revive their interest in continue playing or play-acting. As Krishnamurti used to say, "Don't believe anything. Find your own truth". These thoughts are not mine. They are ours. Criticize/ridicule all you want or can. ________________________________ Love makes the heart laugh and dance. I wish you Love. CyberDervish `````````````````````````````````````````````` Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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