On May 4, 9:00 pm, Tang Huyen <tanghuyen{dele...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
wrote:
> RaaN wrote:
> > In delusion and seeking a means to transcend suffering certain
> > individuals seem not only to have accomplished this but also know how
> > and their actions and reactions and mannerisms (eg, relaxed, calm,
> > confident, compassionate) will evidence their enlightened state.
> > Certainly there are posers and there is the issue of transference but
> > overall the deluded can reasonably be expected to be able to discern
> > an enlightened individual especially if that individual decides to
> > reveal enlightened wisdom. The enlightened is on no better ground
> > really to judge whether another is enlightened or not except by trial
> > and test, though empathetic similitude would tend to make it more
> > readily intuitive. After all the deluded are unenlightened only
> > insofar as they do not fully realize their delusion. Perhaps the
> > deluded should come to see the delusion of the enlightened master and
> > thus come to realize enlightenment through that. I mean who's fooling
> > who? The fool that knows he is a fool is wise. (no foolin')
>
> Useless speculation based on mere words. It would
> be more relevant to say something like: "Most of the
> time I am mindful, calm, content, serene, and don't
> suffer much, and if I lose balance, I don't then lose
> balance even more but recover quick."
>
> Tang Huyen
Speculation?
--
RaaN
|
