[Buddha-l] The root of ignorance?

[Piya Tan]

Isn't that tautologous?

Piya


On 11/22/06, Stefan Detrez <stefan.detrez at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Lack of information is the root of ignorance.
>
> Stefan
>
> 2006/11/22, Piya Tan <dharmafarer at gmail.com>:
> >
> > Shian,
> >
> > Ignorance is the root because "I don't know" reality.
> >
> > Or, it can be said to be latent tendencies, we habitually do things
> > without thinking. Then thoughtlessness is the root of ignorance. Or, we
> > assume that since we have been doing it for so long, that it is right and
> > proper, hence not learning new things.
> >
> > Piya
> >
> >
> > On 11/22/06, [DPD Web] Shen Shi'an <shian at kmspks.org > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Perhaps the most difficult Buddhist question of all to ask...
> > > What is the root of ignorance? (How did it arise?)
> > > (Yes, that question arose from ignorance itself)
> > > Any comments, anyone?
> > >
> > > - Amituofo, Shen Shi'an
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