The dualism between us and them has a long history, and it is not quite over yet. But the progress made by dissolving the dualism is much more important than the effects of fighting out the dualism in the old way. It is better for all when Hungary, Poland and other East European countries join NATO, rather than risk war with NATO.
Even in Afghanistan, where NATO actually is waging war, the difficulties of making peace as an effect of the war is discussed.
Between nations, the idea of peaceful cooperation is the normal attitude, but between individuals and local groups the old dualism remains. Young people gather around different football teams and fight the supporters of the other teams. It is almost instinctive.
If we have a mind based world view we naturally include all individuals in our world, and we also include a total self-awareness of our self in our world. We see the good in others and the bad in our self, and not only the bad in others and the good in our self. The differences are seen with tolerance and appreciation.
Showing posts with label mind based world view. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mind based world view. Show all posts
Friday, August 21, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
The principle 2
There are three obstacles to a better life in a mind based world view. They are own defilement, social obstacles and difficulties in understanding the principles of mind.
One of the principles of mind is that we get by giving. This is contrary to a materially based world view, where we lose what we give. But we get joy by giving joy, as we easily can test. The time lap between giving and getting is short in this case.
In other cases the time lap between cause and effect is long. This makes it difficult to understand the principles of mind.
In a mind based world view we can trust in that which is confirmed. The best confirmation is truth, which is pure mind. The second best confirmation is from other people or society. Others know more than we. But society is always biased. Social confirmation might be an obstacle.
Own defilement in mind are the primary obstacle. These defilement can be very difficult to get rid of. We often stick to our preconceptions and habits.
One of the principles of mind is that we get by giving. This is contrary to a materially based world view, where we lose what we give. But we get joy by giving joy, as we easily can test. The time lap between giving and getting is short in this case.
In other cases the time lap between cause and effect is long. This makes it difficult to understand the principles of mind.
In a mind based world view we can trust in that which is confirmed. The best confirmation is truth, which is pure mind. The second best confirmation is from other people or society. Others know more than we. But society is always biased. Social confirmation might be an obstacle.
Own defilement in mind are the primary obstacle. These defilement can be very difficult to get rid of. We often stick to our preconceptions and habits.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Non deludedness 2
Mind can be used in different ways. The last one hundred years or so, material issues have been prominent. A lot of great achievements have been made. Material problems have also been invented, as a lot of wars. They were destructive!
But mind is more than a mirror of a material reality. Mind is closer to reality than matter. Matter is of course part of reality, an important but limited reality. We see the proportions in space: small suns and planets move around in an enormous space. Mind is big as space, not small as planets.
Saying that mind is closer to reality means that a certain piece of matter can be seen in different ways by mind. Reality can be understood or interpreted in different ways by mind. Reality is not in a piece of matter, but in the understanding of that piece of matter, and in understanding everything else out there in cosmos and in here in the origin of life.
For mind the brain is the central organ in the body. Brain is fantastic, but it has an initial resistance to new ideas. We can transcend that resistance by learning and contemplation.
If we want to free mind from its occupation with material factors, we have to train the brain.
But mind is more than a mirror of a material reality. Mind is closer to reality than matter. Matter is of course part of reality, an important but limited reality. We see the proportions in space: small suns and planets move around in an enormous space. Mind is big as space, not small as planets.
Saying that mind is closer to reality means that a certain piece of matter can be seen in different ways by mind. Reality can be understood or interpreted in different ways by mind. Reality is not in a piece of matter, but in the understanding of that piece of matter, and in understanding everything else out there in cosmos and in here in the origin of life.
For mind the brain is the central organ in the body. Brain is fantastic, but it has an initial resistance to new ideas. We can transcend that resistance by learning and contemplation.
If we want to free mind from its occupation with material factors, we have to train the brain.
Friday, April 10, 2009
So it seems 2
In a materially based world view it seems we can accept one-sided truths.
It seems quite correct to say, when we see a house: It is a house.
But this is an one-sided truth. The other side of the truth is: "This building is in decay".
The house might stand for decades, so if we look at the material facts it is acceptable to see it as a house.
On the mind level, however, the decay of the building is going on all the time. If the house still stands there 30 years from now it is probably practically a new house, with new roof, new walls, new paint, new heating system and so on.
On mind level, the stability of material reality is not present so we see reality as a process in constant change.
If we know about this change, we can not accept temporary and adventitious observations as basis for our decisions. We want the full picture, including all ups and all downs.
It seems quite correct to say, when we see a house: It is a house.
But this is an one-sided truth. The other side of the truth is: "This building is in decay".
The house might stand for decades, so if we look at the material facts it is acceptable to see it as a house.
On the mind level, however, the decay of the building is going on all the time. If the house still stands there 30 years from now it is probably practically a new house, with new roof, new walls, new paint, new heating system and so on.
On mind level, the stability of material reality is not present so we see reality as a process in constant change.
If we know about this change, we can not accept temporary and adventitious observations as basis for our decisions. We want the full picture, including all ups and all downs.
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