Guest guest Posted March 28, 2001 Report Share Posted March 28, 2001 Dear Xan, Nisargadatta, Xan <xanma@e...> wrote: > We may think that anger or other so called 'negative' emotions > should never occur once the *I* is gone. As I see it, anything > and everything might flow through an empty vessel, but nothing > is held onto or identified with. Stated beautifully (and as seen from here, accurately, insofar as words go). > One thing is for sure.... > Infinite Self is not bound by the preconceptions of identity self. Yes, that is a definite. There are no judging the actions of one who is " Realized " -- and that should perhaps give pause as to judging the actions of one who might be considered " Unrealized. " The question arises here... who judges 'Realization' or its opposite? These opposites cannot exist in reality. Realization is 'prior to itself' -- Shunryu Suzuki Roshi (Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind) stated it thus: " If you seek for freedom, you cannot find it. Absolute freedom itself is necessary before you can acquire absolute freedom. That is our practice. " > Osho's definition of compassion has stayed with me for a long time: > > " Compassion does whatever it takes to increase awareness. " It would be nice if everyone realized this, and stopped all the judging. Not expected though, a 'me' being a false center or perceived 'center of the universe' that can (in its own perception at least) be harmed, damaged, insulted, hurt and so forth... Namaste, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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