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Old 23-06-2017, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueSky
Do you mean this in the way that everyone has that special something they need liberation from?
Why 'need'? Everyone can have something they want liberation from.

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Originally Posted by BlueSky
Isn't liberation really just setting the mind free?
What's that? 'setting the mind free'? Why should one want such an indeterminate liberation which can mean everything and nothing?
As I said here liberation can have many meanings and only liberation aims that are worthwhile should be followed.

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Originally Posted by Ground
"Of course you are uncertain, Kalamas. Of course you are in doubt. When there are reasons for doubt, uncertainty is born.
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"So, as I said, Kalamas: 'Only go by direct perception and rational reasoning based on direct perception. When you know for yourselves after having rationally analysed that, "These aims are not worthwhile to pursue - then you should abandon them.

"Now, Kalamas, 'Only go by direct perception and rational reasoning based on direct perception. When you know for yourselves after having rationally analysed that, "These aims are worthwhile to pursue - then you should rationally analyse by what rational means they can be attained and pursue them accordingly.


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