07-11-2007, 12:00 AM
"I often wondered when D.j. referred to the mold of man if and how much of it was the result of the flier or F.E involvement."
I don't think so. I think that the mold of man and the human form are two different things in Don Juan's teachings. I may be wrong on this but here is the way I see it at this point.
The "human form" is something that we lose as we become more aware. Kind of connection to the Tonal side of us that maybe keeps us bound to the same old habit patterns that we are accustomed to.
The "mold of man" is more of a prototype of mankind in general. It sounds a lot like "Adam Kadmon" in the Qabala. A pattern of sorts for the perfect man. The "heavenly man", it is also called.
It follows the same line of thinking as Plato's ideas on "Forms" I believe. which is also Qabala based.
Basically, it is the conclusion of the inductive reasoning that says that there is a "form" on ever more spiritual planes, and up to a perfect "form" for every thing we see manifested on this plane.
Following this line of thinking, the "mold of man" is like a prototype that is "out there" somewhere and that it can be seen and witnessed if you happen to find yourself on that particular plane where it resides.Bob
I don't think so. I think that the mold of man and the human form are two different things in Don Juan's teachings. I may be wrong on this but here is the way I see it at this point.
The "human form" is something that we lose as we become more aware. Kind of connection to the Tonal side of us that maybe keeps us bound to the same old habit patterns that we are accustomed to.
The "mold of man" is more of a prototype of mankind in general. It sounds a lot like "Adam Kadmon" in the Qabala. A pattern of sorts for the perfect man. The "heavenly man", it is also called.
It follows the same line of thinking as Plato's ideas on "Forms" I believe. which is also Qabala based.
Basically, it is the conclusion of the inductive reasoning that says that there is a "form" on ever more spiritual planes, and up to a perfect "form" for every thing we see manifested on this plane.
Following this line of thinking, the "mold of man" is like a prototype that is "out there" somewhere and that it can be seen and witnessed if you happen to find yourself on that particular plane where it resides.Bob