Re: The limitation of words
Re: The limitation of words
Re: The limitation of words
Re: The limitation of words
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but i must admit that silence is the only answer i find suitable to respond with, the reason for this is that for some time now i have been feeling that words are such a limited medium of communication.
Yes. But we must also look into the words and see the wisdom that is conveyed within. If you can see the wisdom conveyed within the words, then you can have a better understanding of the purpose for using them. Sometimes we talk bullsh*t, and sometimes we don't know what to say. However, sometimes we are capable of conveying the truth about things.
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such beauty that i am left speechless and in awe of everything.
Don't get hit by a bus :)
Hands Palm to Palm
Will
Re: The limitation of words
Daniel,
Thank you. A deep bow.
Will,
Your admonition to Daniel to avoid being hit by a bus reminds me of Shunryu Suzuki's comment on the necessity of some amount of "self:"
We need just enough "self" so that we are not hit by a bus when crossing the street... (sic)! Was this the source of your reference?
Gassho,
Alex
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We need just enough "self" so that we are not hit by a bus when crossing the street... (sic)! Was this the source of your reference?
Not really an admonition. Possibly influenced by Suzuki Roshi. The point was: We still have to do the laundry, and take out the trash.
Gassho
Will
Re: The limitation of words
thank you will, i will try to be conscious enough to look both ways when i cross the street :)
Gassho.
Re: The limitation of words
Hey Daniel :)
Alex
My post was a little more general. There seems to be only a focus on one part here. We aren't just beings that walk around being in awe of everything and speechless. This makes us look kind of useless. Our practice is made up of many parts.
One part: Dropping Body and Mind doesn't mean "we" are in awe. Who is there to be in awe? As soon as there is a fraction of separation, it is as if heaven and Earth were ripped apart. As soon as we take something and say "I have a deep feeling" or "I am in awe", we separate our self from that. So truly there are no words. However, we still take out the trash. So practice is also getting a handle on the big picture of what is useful and what we can do without.
Gassho Will