"The fool who knows he is fool is at least wise in this regard. For the fool who thinks he is wise, there is no hope" - The Dhammapada.

well, trismegisto, I would rather be what I am, which is a student of wisdom and a contributor to the forum, than a pseudo-guru, of which the world has more than enough already. There is no such thing as pure spirituality in the abstract and anything presented as such is likely to be an egoic delusion. But there is no point arguing it further, so goodbye.

I may be the least among you great thinkers but I do have a question for you, Do you believe in neurophilosophy? :detective:

Hello Tri. I was not going to respond because I could not understand what you are saying. I'm not saying someone in the world does not; I am sure there is someone out there who does. Communication is lacking in what we offer each other. No doubt. If you communicate with only the very few who communicate the same as you nothing will ever be heard by anyone else except those in that small group. Now if someone can translate what you are offering; great? I don't think he is here in this forum? At least he has not yet responded.

I write some of the longest posts on this forum and I know I take a chance because of that in that many will not take the time to read all that I offer in those posts. They are long because I try to clarify using realistic justifications in what I offer at the same time. making what could be understood as esoteric.....simpler and not so beyond anyone's ability to understand it.

If you would do that, I think what you are offering would be received much better. For you to assume someone ignorant or just young because they don't, is highly condescending. Evident by some of the responses you are receiving here, now.

If you are indeed an enlighten person who knows what you say is true but unable to express what you know in such a way in which the majority of others can understand it; what good is it accomplishing?

William

Apparently you are just a troll. You have not provided anything to the discussion other than abuse and ignorant rantings.

It is clear that you do not yet possess the rudimentary skillset required for even basic philosophical understanding.

I do hope that you someday learn to overcome this disability there is a vast arena of knowledge available as soon as you let your fears go and desire to know.

(There is no need to reply, you have nothing more to add)

Now, is there anything about Creation you would like clarified?

Maybe, what do you call neurophilosophy?

But I have some further questions.

Perhaps you should let us know where you came by your knowledge of the ultimate source of the universe, the nature of reality, and the beginning and end of suffering. Because, as I said, it seems to me that you are just making it up. Are you a part of any school or lineage? Do you do any teaching of these matters? What trials did you have to undergo to reach this plateau of experience?

A contributor provided links to several of the scriptural sources of 'mystical writings' similar in style to what you have contributed. Is there any particular one of these schools you feel an affinity for? Do you see yourself aligned with any particular spiritual tradition? Do you have a guru?

As for those who don't feel that the universe is 'boundless light', how do you recommend they go about reaching this ecstatic state whereby all suffering is dissolved?

I am sure that there are many people for whom life is far from 'boundless light' - it is mainly financial obligations, trying to make a living, keep their relationships together, deal with the many problems life brings us day to day. Is there any particular way you can recommend for dissolving the bonds of egotistical attachment and craving in such circumstances?

As I have clearly explained it is entirely on you to remember knowledge. Do you think that a major league baseball player can SHOW you how to throw a ninety mile an hour fastball? Of course not, no matter how well the instruction you simply do not possess the skills to throw a ball that fast. However, once you have taken in the lesson and have practiced over and over and over and over and over again, you may very well be able to throw a fast ball ninety miles an hour.

Your notion of this philosophy is incorrect, it is not spiritual awareness, it is intellectual understanding.

You just don't have the skills yet. With practice though, as with everything in life you will get it, if you chose to dedicate the time.

No one can hold your hand and do it for you, you have to do it yourself. Just follow the steps I have already explained.




It requires no proof. It is not a scientific assertion. It is an intellectual statement designed to invoke the imaginative organs to contemplate the ideas and objects of Creation, not the things and thoughts of the universe.



You have made your point. I find it shallow, childish, and without any intellectual foundation. You of course are entitled to maintain this position, I however, am not required to pay any more attention to it than I do a morality lesson offered by adolf hitler.

If you are not even capable of attempting to better yourself then there is nothing more for us to discuss.

Good luck with your version of reality.

I concede you the point... You are wise, and I am stupid... Lucky you...

Man, all I am saying is actively make a little time everyday to consciously contemplate your place in the universe. If you really want to gain a knowledge of understanding just try it. It will cost you nothing but some time and I guarantee you will get results.

Our place in the universe is just a starting point that everyone has access to. But there are myriad thoughts and things that can be consciously contemplated. Every one brings us a little closer.

Its not about who is wise and who is lucky it is about sharing understanding and the ways in which we acquire it.

They are intellectual children and sometimes children need to be spanked. If I have to be the spanker, so be it.

This is extremely condescending, don't you think? I mean, this could be reported as 'threat of violence', so wake up to yourself.

When you put ideas up here on the forum, they will be criticized, and you have to be able to defend them. Whatever the merit of the idea in the OP they have to be made to stand up and given some context. The world is full of people who reckon they know the secret of life, and it sets of my bulls*** detector whenever I think I see it. And so far, I have had no reason to amend my initial judgement.

I am not a hostile person, but I am a critical thinker. It is very important, if you are to take on ideas of this kind, that you really do understand them, and represent them properly, and I don't think, thus far, you are making a good job of it.

anyone else care to comment on this? I would be very interested in some input from the community. Thanks.

anyone else care to comment on this? I would be very interested in some input from the community. Thanks.