Core of the Ego

David Quinn · Post by **David Quinn** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 6:05 pm

What is this "official attitude", I wonder? Valuing reason? Having high standards? Demanding that people deal with the contradictions in their thinking? Promoting honesty?

Can't have any of that. Much too harmful.

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clyde · Post by **clyde** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:44 pm

This evening, I re-read the Oxherding Pictures and thought to share this with you.

10. In the World

Barefooted and naked of breast, I mingle with the people of the world.
My clothes are ragged and dust-laden, and I am ever blissful.
I use no magic to extend my life;
Now, before me, the dead trees become alive.

Comment: Inside my gate, a thousand sages do not know me. The beauty of my garden is invisible. Why should one search for the footprints of the patriarchs? I go to the market place with my wine bottle and return home with my staff. I visit the wineshop and the market, and everyone I look upon becomes enlightened.

-- from http://www.zenandbusiness.com/10%20Bulls.htm

Sapius · Post by **Sapius** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:15 pm

David Quinn wrote:What is this "official attitude", I wonder? Valuing reason? Having high standards? Demanding that people deal with the contradictions in their thinking? Promoting honesty?

Can't have any of that. Much too harmful.

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I though he was pointing to the over all tone and choice of words in your previous post, which kind of reflects a hateful mentality.

I may be wrong though. I will take your word for it.