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Originally Posted by haider  My primary objection to SR and all its derivatives is that it is based on the neglect of the intellect, and the denial of sensory experience. If you seek to end the "chatter of the mind," then you are essentially exposing yourself to any belief, without evaluating what that belief is.
To me, any belief that seeks to silence the mind, or to claim that the truth can be known only through bypassing the mind is *promoting* ignorance, regardless of what claims to ultimate truth it pretends to have. |
Haider, let me give an example. I dont beleive in hell but if I tell this to someone raised as a Strong Catholic, it will hard for them to beleive it.........and if they ever want to understand me, they have to drop the idea of Hell completely from their mind.
SR is about rising above your mind and not neglecting anything. I get a feeling that my explanations are conveying a different point. So I stop here. If you are interested in knowing more about SR, I can give you links and books that talk about it in detail.
There is one thing you can do on your own. Have you ever tried experiencing silence. I mean pure silence where there are no thoughts?? Do it, go into the gaps of silence and you will see it.
P.S. - I have nothing against people who beleive in Hell. Just used as an example. I apologize if I have offended anyone.