There is nothing outside of you that defines a purpose for life; no God who creates with some goal in mind. Humans are the only things who assign purpose or meaning because it's only humans who experience need and therefore set goals to fulfill this need.
However, there is a spontaneous functioning to life that is defined by nothing and arises from the nature of experience itself, which also arises spontaneously. Experience requires multiplicity, which is the illusory dividing of Wholeness into apparent parts. This division brings with it a sense of lack; if there is something that you are not, you must be incomplete. And so desire arises in it's infinite forms and we go about seeking it's fulfillment. This seeking is the movement that is experience, and regardless of the desire, it is always a movement back to the Wholeness which is our true nature, and the circle is complete. That's all that's happening here.
Wadayathink?
2007-08-09 20:31:19 · 16 answers · asked by philmeta11 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the great play of Maya.All that lives, works for protecting, perpetuating and expanding consciousness. when we dive deep into ourselves we find the source from where all meaning flows. In the realm of non-duality everything is complete, its own proof, meaning and purpose. Where all is one, no supports are needed.Life is As it is.
We are always looking to make whatever is happening more, different, or better than it is. We don’t just allow whatever is to just be the way it is. But if whatever is happening is the right experience that implies allowing it just the way it is. Freedom is available in every moment whenever you surrender your grasping and resistance.
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2007-08-10 00:02:53 · answer #1 · answered by liveinnow 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi Phil,
I think there's truth in what you say about coming back to our true nature, wholeness.
But I don't think I am particularly 'whole' yet, as there're actions I do that I feel / intuit let me down from time to time.
I can see that an awareness of the 'launching pad' can help prevent these, but what about effort? Development.
The nature of time seems fairly linear, should we not seek to actively make things better, AS WELL AS stay calm / aware etc?
The Buddha often spoke of the need to balance such activating & quietening factors / faculties.
Even the act of balancing is kind of active. :-)
Ever heard of the four right efforts?
They're a virtual synonym for the Path.
It's a scary thing, because the goal is not always in sight, but as we walk, we can see tangible benefits.
The discourse below puts them in a better way than I could, probably.
We may be further along than we think. :-)
Courage, friend, do not stumble, though the path be dark as night. There are lights to guide the humble; trust in ------ do the right.
Regards & Best Wishes,
Arjuna
2007-08-11 01:20:09 · answer #2 · answered by goodfella 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The meaning of life is love, the purpose of life is to return to the source we originated from. To quote T.S.Elliot:
We shall not cease from exploration
And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time.
When the tongues of flame are in-folded
Into the crowned knot of fire
And the fire and the rose are one.
♥Blessed Be♥
♥=∞
2007-08-09 20:37:42 · answer #3 · answered by gnosticv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The search for wholeness will always include the question of "why am I here?". Certainly the answer isn't "to make myself happy" because we long for a noble purpose. Seeking to fulfill our own needs isn't the noble purpose we long for.
2007-08-09 23:29:58 · answer #4 · answered by Matthew T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider this:
Humans are created to settle the angelic conflict.
In the book of Job, Satan makes accusations of Job in the courts of God. Obviously court is in session and humans have a part in the outcome. Food for thought.
2007-08-09 20:41:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Our existence gives glory to God like a painting gloifies an artist. The meaning of life, besides pure existence, is that we glorify god and enjoy him forever.
2007-08-09 20:37:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life is independence as the great gift of God and our goal is to contribute to the betterment to those who are around us and of that would succeed us.
Everyone is equiped of a talent distinct from each other but could be of great help to ease pain , sorrow and suffering to mankind. See the convinience now of internet.Man, made it a gift from his innate talent. likewise a present from God that dwells within him.
2007-08-09 20:48:11 · answer #7 · answered by Huzur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life is a station , we are visiter this life .We must to go our way as actor we got this life.We carryon goodthing or bedthing we havedone to otherlife. The end of our way is Nivana ( In buddish way).
2007-08-09 20:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by saimoe07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a) from a biological standpoint: to pass on your genes
b) from a human standpoint: whatever you want within the bounds of the society and natural laws that bind you.
c) from the universe's standpoint: it doesn't care.
2007-08-09 20:34:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm confused...
I tend to think that there is no meaning. But the fact is we are here and we should try to make the best of it.
2007-08-09 20:35:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋