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Originally Posted by dave marshall  to say the world does not exist seems a pointless idea. Mabye to define how the world exists is not pointless but to say there is 'no' world does not ring true. |
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Originally Posted by bellemeadows I think the issue is perspective... So, if you have one perspective (world is solid, evil is real and bad), can you see another perspective... Steve said there is no world. Well, what kind of perspective does he have that he could say such a thing... |
I think Belle said it best. You find phrases like “there is no world” pointless and untrue. You forgot to add, “for you”. If you find these types of ideas useless, then perhaps you should try to get into the mindset of those who say such things. Why would anyone take that perspective? Can you imaginatively step into Steve’s shoes for instance, try to understand why he said that, why it makes sense to him? And Steve isn't the only one spouting such meaningless drivel. As I suspect you already know, there are a host of sages and teachers and just plain insightful folk who make very similar mad statements. There is a method to their madness. There's a praxis, a way of thinking and internal examination which inevitably leads one to see why the phrase “there is no world” makes complete sense. And from that place, one can easily see why the master knows that ultimately there is no evil, no good, and no master. If you're interested, find a method or practice, swallow the red pill, jump down the rabbit hole, and see how this might possibly make sense in Steve's mind. This is, of course, if you’re interested in seeing for yourself where this kind of understanding comes from. If you’re only interested in “correction”… well I have only question: why bother? You know you can't change another's mind. And if you already know all of this, then again, why bother pointing out the pointlessness of someone else's post?