2005-9-16 17:35:00
Johan writes:
Besides being free of the ego self does not mean that the spirit within is free. And the latter the only interest of the Cosmos. This is the second part of the Buddha paradox.
My point is that I am constantly directing to the other [divine] shore and to see things from that focus. And all that I am hearing is an emotional attachment to the idea of free will and the effect of it on this plane. Free will is only an idea of the lower ego mind, necessary though to have it in the dreamstate of humanity. It may help him to eventually see the final choice, which is not to choose anymore.
First let me explain the Buddha Paradox to the group in plain English. It is basically this:
This world is illusion. We must dispel the illusion by letting go of all attachments to the past present and future, to form, ego, consciousness, everything the mind and feelings register.
When this is successfully done then everything is as if it has never been and we obtain oneness with the ALL which is really nothing, or the great void between dualities.
Now the paradox is this. It seems obvious to us that we have an existence, identity and consciousness on this shore, but as soon as we step on to the other shore it will be as if this universe and the people in it never existed. Actually, we never did exist and do not exist because when we get there we will have absolutely no knowledge that we ever came here and had this experience. The One Life will continue on with no knowledge this universe ever existed, even though IT created it through his own power.
This is the paradox. It seems that it is impossible that we even seem to exist since we don't exist.
Now Johan claims to be seeing from the other shore, but this is impossible, according to the Buddha Paradox, because if he was on the other shore he would have no knowledge of this world and would not even know that Johan has an illusionary existence.
Again we return to the Nothingness Philosophy.
Some may wonder how a great teacher like the Buddha could have taught this.
He didn't. The Buddha Paradox is created by mislead disciples.
Listen to the words of the Master DK speak of the "other shore" who sees from an angle of vision beyond that which was available to the Buddha in ancient times:
Hearken, O Chela, to the call which comes from the Son to the Mother, and then obey. The Word goes forth that form has served its purpose. The principle of mind (the fifth principle. A.A.B.) then organises itself, and then repeats the Word. The waiting form responds and drops away. The soul stands free.
Respond, O Rising One, to the call which comes within the sphere of obligation; recognize the call emerging from the Ashram or from the Council Chamber where waits the Lord of Life Himself. The Sound goes forth. Both soul and form together must renounce the Principle of life and thus Permit the Monad to stand free. The soul responds. The form then shatters the connection. Life is now liberated, owning the quality of conscious knowledge and the fruit of all experience. These are the gifts of soul and form combined.
Esoteric Healing, pages 501-502
Notice the part I emphasized. It will not be as if we never existed, for when liberation comes we will own "the quality of conscious knowledge and the fruit of all experience."
This just goes to show that there is no such thing as a true paradox, but only that which has the appearance of a paradox. When all the truth is seen then one puzzle of truth fits in with every other piece.
Johan (quoting me):
"Why do you assume we are a bunch of spiritual country bumpkins? If you want to present something new tell us what is next - after we have seen Nirvana."
What I see is a heavy attachment to earthly things even when it is admitted that the soul is trapped in matter and does suffer limitations.
How loving of you to make such a judgment with no evidence.
Johan:
Since you said that all has already been explored and searched out in this classroom, I would like to see then the two main Principles that would make it possible to step out of the box that is called the physical Earth. There is no need to say that this is not possible, for it is.
The first one is the Principle of letting go our imperfections, desires etc.
The second one is the Principle of Transfiguration that allows the New Man to evidence himself within.
Showing the way is one thing, but accompanying him on his way is another thing.
First, I see no evidence that you have any ability to accompany anyone here anywhere.
Could you please explain what the Principle of Transfiguration is?
OK, here are what I would say are the two main principles that lead to liberation.
When you do this, even if it is wrong, you will discover your error and the right choice will manifest.
If you do these two things with an honest heart complete freedom awaits you.
Reading made Don Quixote a gentleman. Believing what he read made him mad. George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950)
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