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Originally Posted by iamthat
Firstly, labels of real and unreal are just ideas, mental constructs which we apply to Creation. Everything is what it is.
Secondly, the paradox is that both are true. All manifestation is an illusion, because all manifestation is impermanent. And all manifestation is real - if the Cause is real then how can the effects be unreal?
My own approach to this apparent paradox is that everything is real on its own level even if it is also an illusion from the perspective of a higher level. And yes, the idea of levels is just another illusion while also being real.
So while we are incarnate in physical form we have to deal with the physical world as a reality. When we discard the physical form then we see our physical life as a brief blip in our existence.
Peace
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I'm curious about that bit in bold - why does impermanence = illusion, in your opinion? Not that I'm saying I necessarily disagree, I was just intrigued by the idea.