07-13-2010, 12:00 AM
Morning Sons,
I agree with what you say about the path and that too much talking can fill one with more concepts than there are already and furthermore puffing up one's ego in the belief that one "got it". Nonetheless i feel it is important and necessary to share one's own experience with an elder on the path one has chosen to clarify one's experience because of the numerous mistakes in understanding one can make regarding one's experience, that can consequently puffing up one's ego as much as talking. Sharing in an open manner with one's brothers and sisters on the path is also a way to see one's mistakes and a help to work on them so that they don't become hindering obstacles.
That said, may the Buddha's blessing be with you.
Gassho
I agree with what you say about the path and that too much talking can fill one with more concepts than there are already and furthermore puffing up one's ego in the belief that one "got it". Nonetheless i feel it is important and necessary to share one's own experience with an elder on the path one has chosen to clarify one's experience because of the numerous mistakes in understanding one can make regarding one's experience, that can consequently puffing up one's ego as much as talking. Sharing in an open manner with one's brothers and sisters on the path is also a way to see one's mistakes and a help to work on them so that they don't become hindering obstacles.
That said, may the Buddha's blessing be with you.
Gassho