It is a defect in language that words suggest permanent realities and people do not see through this deception. But mere words cannot create reality. Thus people speak of a final goal and believe it is real, but it is a form of words and the goal as such is without substance. The one who realizes the emptiness of objects and concepts does not depend on words. Perfect wisdom is beyond definition, and pathlessness is the way to it.
The wise one treads this path for the direct realization of impermanence and for the direct realization of understanding. This, then, is perfect wisdom. Such a one should tread this path knowing that attachment and attractions are neither good nor harmful, even enlightenment is neither good nor harmful, because perfect wisdom is not meant to promote good or harm for that person. However, even though there is no intention of good or harm, it does confer endless blessing.
-Prajnaparamita
Peace and Love
2006-07-13 03:51:58 · 8 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The quote is from Buddhism
2006-07-13 03:55:55 · update #1
Yoga and a real Guru
2006-07-13 03:54:16 · answer #1 · answered by joglekarpv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This wasn't really a question, but I'll give you an answer regardless. This type of apathetic philosophy is exactly what's killing mankind. What you're advocating is that we lose all direction, all passion, which is what drives the evolved human race. What you're trying to say is that in order to be blessed, we must cease to desire the blessing.
This is what I tell you, people. You may continue to desire the blessing, and through hard work and perseverance, you may bless yourselves. Do not kneel to the twisted notions of meaningless sacrifice and self-loathing supported by the likes of Buddhism and Christianity. We are a magnificent species, we humans, with the potential for great things. Don't let dogma make you forget that.
2006-07-13 11:05:49 · answer #2 · answered by buddhasmash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also received this daily wisdom and here are my thoughts on it.
Here and now we are able to tune into the wisdom inherent in each of us. By letting go of all clinging, all desire, we are able to taste life unburdened. We are able to exist in a place of power within, the power of patience, of mindfulness, of loving kindness, of peace. So in the end it may seem as if there is a path to understanding, but in truth we already are there we just don't know it yet.
"The mind is naturally pure and radiant.
But external objects pollute the mind
Through the influences of senses
And mental faculties or defilement's."
2006-07-13 11:47:17 · answer #3 · answered by hipbohemian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The path to perfect wisdom must come from within. It's your inner strengths and the abilty to show compassion, no matter what the situation is that gives you wisdom.
2006-07-13 10:56:46 · answer #4 · answered by Whisper4691 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THERE IS no such thing as perfection in life, aside in maybe gymnastics like with nadia comaneci (sp) LOL if everything would be perfect, live would surely be no fun
2006-07-13 10:54:46 · answer #5 · answered by legal_secretary_in_montreal2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no perfect anything where it involves man. you may strive for perfection but will never achieve it. there are many paths which lead to enlightenment and what is right for one may not be right for another. true wisdom, in my humble opinion, lies in tolerance and openness to learn always.
2006-07-13 10:57:05 · answer #6 · answered by sdw73177 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
understand yourself first-know first thyself.
in reality nobody really understands anything. people just believes in what their perceptions without realization. knowledge is just a perception.
wisdom starts from within.
2006-07-13 10:58:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the path to perfect wisdom is the path of islam.
2006-07-13 10:55:26 · answer #8 · answered by somepaliguy27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋