Category: The Filthy 108: Buddhist/Mysticism/Philosophical
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The Filthy 108: Buddhist/Mysticism/Philosophical
All structures fail. Everything was made to pass away. The language and math of today will eventually be obsolete. Why create these temporary arrangements of reference points? It isn’t the arrangement itself that’s important. That’s fated to obsolescence. What’s important is to use the overall concept of structure, not one fleeting manifestation of it, to…
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The Filthy 108: Buddhist/Mysticism/Philosophical
Power is relative. For humans, it translates to control of others during a hundred year life span (roughly). Compare that to the power of the weather, or a black hole. Contemplating power from an expanded perspective reveals how ridiculous it is to be attached to it. Buy The Filthy 108 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TEHLL6MLike/share this.
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The Filthy 108: Buddhist/Mysticism/Philosophical
Seemingly good things such as gratitude can be a trap. Being grateful for small blessings can be an excuse to avoid needed change, such as ending abuse or getting outside the comfort zone: e.g: “Despite how badly I am treated, I am grateful for what they pay me, so I will stay.” There is nothing…
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The Filthy 108: Buddhist/Mysticism/Philosophical
Slavish preference to “spiritual” or “good” is an indicator of aversion to truth. The truth encompasses what is “spiritual,” “good,” “bad,” “low-vibe,” and everything else in existence. Buy The Filthy 108 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TEHLL6MLike/share this.
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The Filthy 108: Buddhist/Mysticism/Philosophical
A defining trait of the divine is to create. Since the mystic seeks to merge with the divine, it’s necessary for him or her to develop creativity. Clinging to stale structure is perilous. Creating fresh and receptive structure is essential. Buy The Filthy 108 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TEHLL6MLike/share this.
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The Filthy 108: Buddhist/Mysticism/Philosophical
The devotee worships the master. While the aesthetic of devotion will take you far, it won’t take you all the way. There is still duality: Devotee and master. To see past duality, see past all aesthetics. Buy The Filthy 108 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TEHLL6M Like/share this.
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The Filthy 108: Buddhist/Mysticism/Philosophical
The contemplator examines phenomena. While the aesthetic of contemplation will take you far, it won’t take you all the way. There is still duality: Contemplator and phenomenon. To see past duality see past all aesthetics. Buy The Filthy 108 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TEHLL6M Like/share this.
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The Filthy 108: Buddhist/Mysticism/Philosophical
The Warrior fights the Ego. While the aesthetic of “warrior” will take you far, it won’t take you past duality. There is still “Warrior” and “Ego.” To see past duality, see past all aesthetics. Buy The Filthy 108 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TEHLL6MLike/share this.
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The Filthy 108: Buddhist/Mysticism/Philosophical
Enlightenment (death of Karma, destroying Ego) and suicide are interestingly similar. Both are forms of self destruction. But there’s a big difference. Suicide perpetuates suffering. Enlightenment releases you from it. Buy The Filthy 108 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TEHLL6M Like/share this.
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The Filthy 108: Buddhist/Mysticism/Philosophical
Examine a spiritual master’s teachings and a spiritual aspirant will find great irony: Masters only describe tools that aspirants may use to teach themselves. Buy The Filthy 108 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TEHLL6M Like/share this.
Kent Wayne 