What does “detachment” mean? Or in other words, what does freedom from attachment mean? How do we live this? This basic concept which was taught by the Buddha and other great teachers seems to be often misunderstood. Many folks think that somehow it means "Don't give a $&^%" That somehow it is us caring about… Continue reading What does “detachment” mean?
Category: Seng Can – 3rd Patriarch of Chan
Xin Xin Ming – a way to see the world
In discussions on the question of reality, and how to see it "correctly", the following statements were made. The history of western philosophy shows that nothing of enlightening value can be arrived at by rational dialectic and discussion. While this type of deductive reasoning method is worthwhile from a scientific point of view, it is… Continue reading Xin Xin Ming – a way to see the world