Is there any philosopher with a clear mind and concerned enough with ppl's problems, to take what's happening in the World, put it in historical context, and show the path to follow? Or are such philosophers extinct (such as Ortega y Gasset)?
2006-09-25 03:48:33 · 7 answers · asked by OrtegaFollower 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Hopefully, there is one who is waiting to show us a way to avoid global devastation. But what use is it to provide a path if people aren't ready to follow? Just as in cooking bacon and eggs, timing is everything.
2006-09-25 03:57:11 · answer #1 · answered by water boy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ah, grasshopper - YOU must find the "right path" for yourself, by yourself (with a little help from your friends):
"In the Kalama Sutta Buddha says, "Do not accept anything because it comes from the mouth of a respected person. Rather, observe closely and if it is to the benefit of all, accept and abide by it." Buddhism is a spiritual path that most in the Judeo Christian faith find difficult to understand. Buddhism really doesn't follow any belief structure as stringent as that of Christianity or Islam.
The Buddha taught that you were supposed to free yourself from the shackles of what you have been led to believe is true and accept that which you understand from empirical knowledge. Buddhism is built upon observation and the rebuttal of faith in tradition. The Judeo-Christian sects are built upon blind faith in the face of observed events. You would never catch a Buddhist handling a poisonous snake to prove his piety.
Zen Master Lin Chi spoke thus, "If you meet the Buddha, kill the Buddha. If you meet a Patriarch, kill the Patriarch." Lin Chi isn't condoning murder, he is using a metaphor to explain the nature of Buddhism. Don't believe what some one says, no matter how holy they are, just because they say it. Listen to their words and then explore them yourself.... Kill Buddha.
2006-09-25 03:58:43 · answer #2 · answered by johnslat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No real offense, but your Q suggests a weakness.
Are you willing to resign yourself? Be led? OR would you rather create your own path, and explore it, not in a submissive way?
The most wonderful aspect of philosophy is that it's cyclical, and as season do,,,philosophies change. One should make their own way, and form their own theories and opinions from individual experiences, not relying on others to direct any journey.
Example: I use and enjoy some level of security in Mapquest.com,,, BUT I also very much enjoy it as a guide that can be strayed from.
Rev. Steven
2006-09-25 03:55:31 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good teaching about selflessness was already handed down by many teachers to us but maybe very few could live unselfishly Majority of us do not understand that we are selfish and this is the cause of all our miseries. We don't need leaders for us to be good, we have to discover our wrong doings or selfishness and totally stop it.If majority of us discover and live this kind of life the world will not be the same again.
2006-09-25 15:43:07 · answer #4 · answered by ol's one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at the being who heads this organisation :
http://ishafoundation.org/
2006-09-25 04:00:34 · answer #5 · answered by Spiritualseeker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus has everything under control...He will return in a few years
2006-09-25 04:10:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you yourself...you are the one who chooses your path
2006-09-25 05:42:22 · answer #7 · answered by kim_rukawa11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋