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Old 08-05-2019, 01:46 PM
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“10. Without a foundation in the conventional truth, The significance of the ultimate cannot be taught. Without understanding the significance of the ultimate, Liberation is not achieved.

11. By a misperception of emptiness A person of little intelligence is destroyed. Like a snake incorrectly seized Or like a spell incorrectly cast.

12. For that reason—that the Dharma is Deep and difficult to understand and to learn— The Buddha’s mind despaired of Being able to teach it.

― Nāgārjuna, The Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way: Nagarjuna's Mulamadhyamakakarika

Janielee, these are powerful concerns and it's good to bring these forth.
Thank you for sharing this.

Peace & blessings
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Old 08-05-2019, 08:55 PM
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Agreed - these are important conventions

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