Guest guest Posted July 20, 2001 Report Share Posted July 20, 2001 >Descriptions of so-called "spiritual" enlightenment usually (also) >include an element of what could be called "apperception" or "that >which is outside of thought yet includes thought" -- the "mystical" >aspect of mysticism, something that isn't well documented or >understood because documentation and (mental) understanding don't >communicate what it is. > >Love, > >Tim / Omkara Hi Tim / Omkara The apperception is well alluded to in symbol, attempted description, presence and so on. As you say the description does not convey the experience. The experience conveys the means for comprehending the genuine - like knowing like. The assurance that transformation has occurred is part of an uncertain experience. In this sense knowledge protects its own being. To seek what you have is like looking for ones eyes. 'Spiritual experiences' can be sought and had. And had we certainly will be. The best thing to do with the found - is leave it by the wayside. Enlightenment and Dead Buddhas included. Lobster travels 'If you meet the Guru on the Road - Kill him' PS Eric I wished to thank you for your reply in one of the digests but was unable to trowel through so many and gave up. So if you read this know that, 'silence too is an answer' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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